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'The Hive' reacts to Hornets deadline trades with Lakers, Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and draft considerations, according to sources.
The Hornets receive a first-round pick in 2031 and a first-round pick swap in 2030 from the Lakers for Williams.
Mark Williams has averaged 16 points and 9.8 rebounds per game this season, excelling in pick-and-roll situations with LaMelo Ball.
The Hornets are building for the long term, now owning their first-round pick in the next seven years, while the Lakers aim to compete immediately.

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Queen City News

'The Hive' reacts to Hornets deadline trades with Lakers, Suns

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte Hornets fans won't hear Mark Williams' name yelled in Spectrum Center anymore. The Hornets swapped him for Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish, NBA sources confirmed with QCN Thursday. They also snagged Jusef Nurkic from the Suns to bolster protection in the paint. "I checked my phone and I see Mark Williams got traded and at first it was just kind of shock. I knew there was a lot of guys …

16 days ago

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ESPN

Mark Williams - Los Angeles Lakers Center

View the profile of Los Angeles Lakers Center Mark Williams on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

16 days ago·United States

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Bleacherreport

Report: Lakers Trade for Mark Williams; Hornets Get Dalton Knecht, Reddish and More

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired center Mark Williams for a package including their top rookie and their last tradable first-round pick. The…

16 days ago·United States

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New York Post

Lakers fill Anthony Davis hole by acquiring Mark Williams in trade with Hornets

The Lakers snagged their much-coveted center, agreeing to a deal for 7-footer Mark Williams of the Hornets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

17 days ago·New York, United States

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The Virginian Pilot

Lakers land center Mark Williams, from Virginia Beach, in trade with Hornets, AP source says

By Greg Beacham and Steve Reed LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams of Virginia Beach from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft considerations, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the latest trade by the busy Lakers hasn’t been finalized. The Hornets are also getting the Lak…

17 days ago·Norfolk, United States

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