It’s been a wild week for Mark Williams.
Just days after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Charlotte Hornets, he was back with his original team because the Lakers denied the trade.
There is still great controversy about that move, but Williams is figuring out how to move forward.
On Tuesday, the Hornets announced that Williams would be out for Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.
On top of that, Evan Sidery reported that the Hornets have filed a motion with the league to investigate the Lakers’ failed physical for Williams.
The Hornets announced Mark Williams is out for tomorrow’s game against the Magic.
Charlotte filed a motion with the NBA league office to look further into the Lakers’ failed physical for Williams. pic.twitter.com/3x7EfZ0NOO
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) February 11, 2025
For a brief few days, Williams looked like the big man the Lakers needed.
He is averaging 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game and is just 23 years old.
The idea of Williams playing alongside Luke Doncic and LeBron James, catching lobs and blocking shots, seemed like a dream come true.
Unfortunately, the dream was shattered when the Lakers put Williams through a physical and weren’t happy with the results.
They vetoed the trade and Williams was sent back to Charlotte.
The reason for his absence on Wednesday is listed as “personal,” which means he could be back soon.
But what does his future hold?
How serious are his injuries, and how can he play for the Hornets knowing they were ready to part ways with him?
This mess with the Lakers trade has thrown Williams’ plans into jeopardy, and there are a ton of questions about him.
Perhaps Williams can mend fences with the Hornets and come back ready to prove to the Lakers what they are missing out on.
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