The Los Angeles Lakers made a significant trade ahead of the deadline, acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. This deal involved sending Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap. The move aligns with Luka Doncic's desire for a dynamic big man to enhance his gameplay. Williams, who has ties to Lakers coach JJ Redick, is seen as a valuable addition despite his injury history and showcases promising stats this season, with an average of 16 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN.
After huddling with Luka Doncic after the trade, he impressed upon Lakers' brass his desire to play with a lob threat, mobile big whose vertical spacing gives Doncic another option when making his reads, sources told ESPN.
Mark Williams, 23, can progress on Luka Doncic's timeline and has ties to Lakers coach JJ Redick, who had a mentor/mentee dynamic with him when he was at Duke University, sources told ESPN.
This season, Williams is averaging 16 points and 9.8 rebounds per game while shooting 59.7% from the field. He's also blocking 1.2 shots per game.
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