“The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers ' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN,” Shams Charania said in a post. “The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.”

The Mark Williams trade saga has seemingly taken yet another turn. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a first-round pick in 2031 and swap rights on another first-round pick in 2030 to the Hornets for their young big man.

The Los Angeles Lakers newest star reportedly had a major say in a trade that ultimately fell through. ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported on SportsCenter