In the 7-foot Williams, the Lakers believe they found a center who caters to the style that newly acquired All-Star Luka Doncic told GM Rob Pelinka he likes to play.

The team added Luka Doncic, Mark Williams, Dorian Finney-Smith and three other players over the past six weeks, while dealing away seven players and a host of draft picks.

Can LA Lakers count on Mark Williams as Luka Doncic's running mate? A closer look at the concerns surrounding his injury history and effort.The post Lakers’ New Center Slapped With Brutal Effort Critique Before Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Mark Williams is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old rim-runner was acquired in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported that Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick are heading in the opposite direction.Shortly after the Lakers acquired Williams, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported that Luka Doncic […]...

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired their center of the future on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Rob Pelinka sent out Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and an unprotected 2031 first-round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets. Mark Williams is heading to Los Angeles, giving JJ Redick a genuinely talented rim-runner who can play above the rim.Shortly after ESPN’s […]The post

By GREG BEACHAM and STEVE REED LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft considerations, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night […]

The Lakers send rookie Dalton Knecht, veteran Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap to Charlotte in a deal that helps replace some of what they lost by trading Anthony Davis to Dallas.

The Lakers add a big man as the trade deadline nears its end.