The Los Angeles Lakers almost acquired big man Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets before the NBA Trade Deadline. In exchange, the Lakers were supposed to give up rookie Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish.

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to have found their center of the future when they traded a hefty package to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams. The 23-year old felt like the perfect long-term fit next to Luka Doncic as a roll man and lob threat,

Pelinka and Dončić spoke to the media, and while this trade is seismic, the Lakers general manager hinted he may not done bolstering the roster; he can't be. The Lakers have no center to go along with his roster, and Pelinka said what he and the brass must do to complete this roster by Thursday.