The Lakers' trade for center Mark Williams shows that the team isn't just looking toward the future. They want to win now.

With Knecht showing promise and Williams battling injuries, L.A. is betting on immediate fit over long-term upside.

The Lakers follow up their trade for Luka Dončić by adding talented young center Mark Williams from the Hornets.

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft compensation.

Still, the Lakers are in win-now mode, and Williams gives them a legitimate starting-caliber center who fits their timeline. If he stays healthy and realizes his defensive potential, this trade could ...

The Charlotte Hornets made a sneaky-good move at the trade deadline, landing rookie sharpshooter Dalton Knecht.

The youngest members of the Los Angeles Lakers have realized over the past few days that nothing is a guarantee in the NBA.

The Los Angeles Lakers gave up an intriguing rookie in Dalton Knecht when they made the move to acquire center Mark Williams ...

In the build-up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline this season (at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET), the NBA has stolen headlines from the ...

Considering Charlotte wasn't seen as a trade deadline player, the Hornets are coming away with a brighter future.

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' general manager and frequent target of the team's fan base for inaction on the trade market, sat in front of cameras and told ...

Dalton Knecht has been traded hours before the trade deadline. A former Tennessee Volunteers basketball star is on the move ...