Hornets reach out to NBA seeking way to dispute trade Lakers rescinded involving Mark Williams

The Lakers say Williams did not pass his physical with the team but the Hornets want to challenge that.

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Hornets reportedly trying to dispute Mark Williams' failed physical, which led to Lakers trade being rescinded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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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The trade between the Hornets and Lakers for Mark Williams has been rescinded after the 7-foot center failed Los Angeles' physical exam, sources told ESPN.
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Mark Williams trade rescinded: What comes next for Lakers on buyout market and in the offseason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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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Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says

The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday night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Lakers' trade for Charlotte's Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical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Lakers' trade for Hornets C Mark Williams rescinded due to 'failure to satisfy condition'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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