Two transformative trades, one failed physical, several lingering questions: Inside the Lakers' chaotic week

Sources: Hornets aim to dispute Williams' physical

The Hornets have been in contact with the NBA to explore options to dispute the Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources told ESPN.

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Hornets reportedly trying to dispute Mark Williams' failed physical, which led to Lakers trade being rescinded

Mark Williams' physical reportedly showed "multiple issues."

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Hornets disputing Lakers' decision to rescind Mark Williams trade, in contact with NBA, per report

The Lakers elected to rescind the deal due to issues that arose during Williams' physical

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Inside the House GOP clash over tax cuts

Hardliners are squaring off against their top tax writer as Republicans try to assemble a package President Donald Trump's priorities.

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House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

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House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

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Two transformative trades, one failed physical, several lingering questions: Inside the Lakers' chaotic week

After successfully building a bridge to the post-LeBron James era, the Lakers rescinded a trade that had landed Luka Doncic's chosen lob partner, and chaos ensued. So what happens now?

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Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has historical Super Bowl by breaking one record, tying two others in win

Jake Elliott has been flawless under the Super Bowl spotlights

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Chiefs fail to join Lakers, Yankees in prestigious three-peat club

The feat still hasn't been achieved since the Kobe-Shaq Lakers in 2002.

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Super Bowl 2025: How Eagles rookies Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell have transformed the Philadelphia defense

'This Eagles secondary is gonna have two great young corners for a long, long time'

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Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical

The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed Los Angeles' physical exam, sources told ESPN.

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Blues: Insider Gives New Brayden Schenn Trade Talks Update

Here's the latest on St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn, and the trade talks surrounding him.

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Mark Williams trade rescinded: What comes next for Lakers on buyout market and in the offseason

The Lakers' present and future look drastically different without Williams

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Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report

The Lakers had traded a package centered around Dalton Knecht and a 2031 first-round pick

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With Aid Cutoff, Trump Severs a Lifeline for Millions

Shock and grief rippled through the health community as lifelines for care were abruptly severed.

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Lakers rescind trade with Hornets after center Mark Williams doesn't pass team physical

Williams heads back to Charlotte, while Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a 2031 first-round pick return to Los Angeles.

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Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday night

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Lakers' trade for Charlotte's Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical

The Lakers' hopes of pairing Mark Williams with newly acquired star Luka Doncic have fallen through in the wake of the Charlotte center failing his physical.

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Lakers' trade for Hornets C Mark Williams rescinded due to 'failure to satisfy condition'

Luka Doncic isn't getting his big man upgrade.

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Irish boxer John Cooney dies aged 28, one week after suffering injury in bout

Cooney suffered intracranial haemorrhage at Ulster Hall ‘He was a much loved son, brother and partner’ The Irish boxer John Cooney has died, his promoter Mark Dunlop has announced, a week after ...

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NBA trade deadline reactions: Answering the biggest questions

What should we expect in the offseason and which star is on the move next? Our insiders break it down.

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Bradley Beal back to Wizards? Only two teams in the league considered Suns' trade proposal, per report

Beal played for the Wizards from 2012-2023

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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Week 17: Post-NBA Trade Deadline Adds and fallout for all leagues

Players you need to pick up for Week 17

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NBA Power Rankings: Breaking 30 teams into title tiers after wild trade deadline as Lakers, Warriors level upt

A look at the current NBA hierarchy after seismic shakeups rocked the league

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Letters to Sports: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers' blockbuster trade

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade, DodgerFest, the Rams and Cooper Kupp.

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Inside DOGE's takeover of the Education Department

Members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team have obtained “administrator” email accounts at the Department of Education.

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Tennessee winter tornado kills mother and daughter, several others injured

A devastating winter tornado in Morgan County, Tennessee, killed at least two people and injured several others on Friday. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.

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Mavs' Anthony Davis says he's going to 'give the city life back' after stunning Luka Doncic trade to Lakers

Davis was introduced as a member of the Mavericks on Friday

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Inside Elon Musk's government takeover

A tech-focused media outlet has become a premiere source for breaking news on Elon Musk, his inner circle and their efforts to reshape the federal government. Katie Drummond, global editorial ...

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DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.

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From 220M data points to revenue: How AI is transforming sports entertainment ROI

A new AI-powered platform is already helping NFL and other sports teams better engage with fans and optimize revenue potential.

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Luka Doncic’s Trade to the Lakers Devastates Mavericks Fans

Dallas built its team’s identity around Luka Doncic, on the court and off. Now that he’s gone, some supporters no longer feel a connection to the franchise.

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Did the Lakers and Warriors switch roles amid NBA's wild trade deadline?

Circumstances presented the Lakers with an opportunity to play the ultimate long game, with an offer they couldn’t refuse while the Warriors had to make a gamble on Jimmy Butler that in ordinary ...

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