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Mark Williams, Former Norfolk Academy Bulldog, reportedly traded to Lakers

The Norfolk native spent his first two and a half seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, now reported to join Lebron James and Luka Doncic in LA.

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) looks to pass during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

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NORFOLK, Va. — The NBA's trade deadline week continues to amaze, and this time involved a 757 native.

ESPN's Sham's Charania reporting on "x" tonight that Charlotte Hornet's center Mark Williams is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers for Cam Reddish, Dalton Knecht, an unprotected 2031 1st round pick and a 2030 pick swap.