While the NBA trade deadline will be defined by the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, there was another instance that marked an odd change of events. The Lakers’ deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams that was rescinded would have involved trading away Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish,

The Lakers are sending two of its younger assets and draft capital East to pair Williams with five-time All-Star Luka Dončić.

Basketball fans in the 704 are still reeling after waking up to the news that Jeff Peterson and the Charlotte Hornets traded Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a pair of future draft assets. Our staff at Hornets on SI took a beat, had a cup of coffee, and handed out grades for the blockbuster trade.