Just two days later, however, the trade was rescinded due to concerns over Williams' health. A few days before the Lakers' failed deal with the Hornets, Los Angeles traded center

Knecht, 22, was set to be traded to the Hornets at the deadline for center Mark Williams, as the Lakers hoped to land a lob-threat big man to fit the roster's new outlook. However, the trade was rescinded due to "a failure to satisfy a condition of the trade," according to an official report released by the Lakers.

With Knecht showing promise and Williams battling injuries, L.A. is betting on immediate fit over long-term upside.

Many GMs would have rested on their laurels after completing the biggest trade in NBA history to land Luka Doncic. But not Rob Pelinka, who went and made yet another big move, making a trade for young Hornets center Mark Williams in exchange for Dalton Knecht,

The NBA trade deadline is always chaotic, but Dalton Knecht just got hit with the ultimate emotional whiplash. The post Dalton Knecht’s Mental Toll From Hornets Trade Revealed as NBA Forced to Intervene in Lakers’ Failed Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports.

While the NBA trade deadline will be defined by the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, there was another instance that marked an odd change of events. The Lakers’ deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams that was rescinded would have involved trading away Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish,

Following an unsuccessful deal for a valuable frontcourt asset, the Los Angeles Lakers may acquire an above-the-rim forward.