Ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers announced they have acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and 2031 unprotected first round pick.
The move came on the heels of the Lakers completing a blockbuster trade, swapping Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. That obviously left the Lakers with a void at the center position, which Williams will help fill.
Shortly after reports came out, Williams took to social media to react to being traded to the Lakers:
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— Mark Williams (@MarkWi1liams) February 6, 2025
Williams is a 23-year-old former first round pick that was drafted 15th overall in 2022 out of Duke.