Agent: Lakers wrong in failing Williams' physical

The agent of Hornets center Mark Williams issued a statement Thursday disputing the Lakers' decision to fail his physical, leading to their trade being rescinded two weeks ago.

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Mark Williams on Lakers rescinding trade, 'I don’t think it was solely because of my physical'

His agent echoed that saying the Lakers 'should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical.'

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Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban

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Luka Dončić sits out Thursday's Lakers game, but LeBron James leads win over Blazers

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