The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn't have failed his client’s physical examination, a move that ultimately resulted in the trade being rescinded after the deadline.
Feb 22, 2025 04:04 AMThe agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers shouldn't have failed his client’s physical examination, a move that ultimately resulted in the trade being rescinded after the deadline.
Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams guards against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, in Charlotte, N.C. “The overwhelming sentiment, after conferring with multiple, nationally recognized doctors, is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical,” Williams agent Jeff Schwartz said Friday, Feb. 21, in a statement. “Mark was ready and able to play for them and should have been given that opportunity.”In his first game back with the Hornets on Wednesday night, Williams played 29 minutes and scored 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 100-97 win over the Lakers.
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