‘No tangible dismay’ from Luka Doncic about Lakers walking away from Mark Williams trade

Unlike Knecht, who saw action Wednesday night against the Jazz in Utah after not playing on Monday despite being active for Luke Doncic’s Los Angeles debut, Mark Williams remained away, undoubtedly to give the 7-footer more time to mentally process the whirlwind. While the Hornets have been in contact with NBA, appealing to see whether anything can be done in regard to the deal, league sources confirmed to The Observer, they await Williams’ return. Beyond the team-issued statement in the aftermath of the Lakers pulling the plug, the Hornets have been mum publicly. We don’t know precisely how Jeff Peterson feels about what’s transpired. The Hornets’ president of basketball operations has yet to address the media and there is no definitive word when that will happen. -via Charlotte Observer / February 16, 2025