The Hornets were the ones that called and asked if the Lakers would be interested in a Mark Williams-for-Dalton Knecht swap, ...

The Lakers follow up their trade for Luka Dončić by adding talented young center Mark Williams from the Hornets.

Williams has never attempted a three-pointer in his professional career. That's not his game. He's going to stay by the basket and protect the rim on defense, and shoot a high percentage on lobs and ...

Still, the Lakers are in win-now mode, and Williams gives them a legitimate starting-caliber center who fits their timeline. If he stays healthy and realizes his defensive potential, this trade could ...

Knecht, selected by the Lakers with the 17th overall pick last June, averaged 9.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 42 games with Los Angeles. The 23-year-old forward is a good shooter, knocking down 46.5% ...

Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about what Mark Williams will bring following the team‘s last deadline trade.

Mark Williams has had a terrific stretch of games offensively in the last month since being lifted off of his minutes ...