Mark Williams 'Shocked' as Lakers Rescind Trade Over Failed Physical
Man, this whole Mark Williams situation is wild. Just imagine thinking you’re about to be a Los Angeles Laker, only to have it snatched away because of a failed physical. That’s exactly what happened to Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, and he’s still trying to wrap his head around it.
So, here’s the deal. Earlier this month, the Lakers and Hornets had everything set for a trade—Williams was supposed to head to LA in exchange for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and some future picks. But then, out of nowhere, the Lakers backed out. Why? Williams failed his physical. And he was shocked when he found out.
“I didn’t think I had failed my physical. That didn’t even cross my mind,” Williams said. “The night I got traded, I played hella minutes. I didn’t think in any world that was possible.”
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And honestly, you can see why he’s confused. Since recovering from a foot injury earlier this season, Williams has been logging big minutes for Charlotte. He’s averaging 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and over a block per game—all while shooting nearly 59% from the field. Those aren’t the stats of a guy who looks too injured to play.
But the Lakers’ medical team clearly saw something that worried them. Maybe they thought his foot injury could flare up again, or they just didn’t want to take a risk. Either way, once a trade deadline deal is rescinded, that’s it—no adjustments, no second chances. Williams had no choice but to return to Charlotte, where his teammates and coaches welcomed him back with open arms.
“It was seamless,” said Hornets coach Charles Lee. “He’s been a big part of this team, and the guys love him. We’re just happy to have him back.”
And now, get this—his first game back for the Hornets? It’s against the Lakers. Talk about NBA scriptwriters working overtime. Instead of making his debut in LA as a Laker, he’ll be playing against them at Crypto.com Arena. You can’t make this stuff up.
As for Williams, he’s taking it all in stride. “Can’t write it any other way, right? It’s just what it is.”
But this whole situation has people talking. Even NBA commissioner Adam Silver weighed in, suggesting that the league might need to revisit its rules on medical evaluations for trades. After all, it’s rare for a deal to fall apart like this, and it’s tough on players who think they’re moving to a new team, only to be sent back at the last minute.
For now, Williams is back with the Hornets, but you have to wonder—will another team take a chance on him before next season? Or did this whole debacle hurt his trade value? Either way, he’s got a chance to prove the Lakers wrong when he steps onto the court against them. Let’s see how this one plays out.
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