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Lakers' Dalton Knecht Talks 'Crazy' Mark Williams Rescinded Trade: 'Felt Like a Movie'
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This ugly Mark Williams failed Lakers-Hornets trade saga is about to get so messy
The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN. The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.
Lakers nix Mark Williams trade with Hornets after failed physical
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams was rescinded after a failed physical examination, people with knowledge of the situation confirmed Saturday.
Lakers' Dalton Knecht reacts to failed trade with Hornets: 'It has been a crazy journey'
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht he is happy to be back with the organization after rejoining the team following a failed trade with the Hornets.
Lakers' Dalton Knecht says rescinded trade and return to Los Angeles 'felt like a movie'
Rookie guard Dalton Knecht is back on the Los Angeles Lakers after the trade that briefly sent him to the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded. After the team's loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, Knecht spoke to reporters for the first time since the whirlwind week started and said that the entire experience was a "crazy time" and "felt like a movie.
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht recalls his trade drama ‘felt like a movie’
In the span of a week, Dalton Knecht went from playing for the Lakers, joining the Hornets, and finally returning to Los Angeles.
Lakers' Dalton Knecht speaks out after rescinded trade
Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s loss to Utah for the first time since he was traded from the Lakers to the Hornets and then sent back to the Lakers when they decided to void the deal, Dalton Knecht said it was a “crazy” few days,
Dalton Knecht says getting traded and returning to Lakers ‘felt like a movie’
Dalton Knecht opens up about his wild week, where he was traded from the Lakers to the Hornets and then returned after the deal was rescinded.
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A failed physical torpedoed the Williams trade, which could be a blessing long-term. But it puts LA in a bind for this year's playoffs.
Report: Hornets Dispute Voided Lakers Trade, Mark Williams' Failed Physical with NBA
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Lakers’ trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, AP source says
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Timeline of events in the Mark Williams rescinded-trade saga between Hornets and Lakers
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