In the 7-foot Williams, the Lakers believe they found a center who caters to the style that newly acquired All-Star Luka Doncic told GM Rob Pelinka he likes to play.

The Los Angeles Lakers made another trade late Wednesday night. They got the starting center that they desperately needed by trading for Mark Williams. In return for Williams, the Hornets received Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and a pick swap. It was quite a haul.

NBA insider Jovan Buha says the Los Angeles Lakers' trade for Mark Williams has received "mixed reactions" around the league. The Lakers traded Dalton