Well this game could go in a couple of different ways, but it really comes down to the Spurs center of Wembanyama. The Hornets traded Mark Williams, so they're left with Moussa Diabate, Taj Gibson, and Jusuf Nurkic. As well, Nurkic may not even be available, which really shortens the Hornets center rotation.

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The Spurs won Wednesday night in dramatic fashion in De’Aaron Fox’s debut, 126-125, in Atlanta. No such positive drama emanating from the Hornets’ locker room. Charlotte has lost six in a row as LaMelo Ball continues to rehab a sprained ankle.

The Charlotte Hornets made a deal in the wee hours Thursday morning, trading away center Mark Williams to the L.A. Lakers. In return, the Hornets received Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a future No. 1 draft pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams,