The Lakers nearly acquired Williams at the trade deadline, and they certainly could've used him against Rudy Gobert and Co.

The Los Angeles Lakers season come to an end Wednesday when they lost Game 5 of their opening-round playoff series to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert shined with a massive double-double, scoring 27 points and pulling down 24 rebounds in the win.

Mark Williams went through a whirlwind of emotions back in February when he was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that sent Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a first-round draft pick to Charlotte.