LA Lakers updated depth chart after Mark Williams trade gets rescinded and Dalton Knecht returns
The Lakers announced that their trade for Mark Williams had been rescinded after he failed to meet a condition of the deal. As a result, Williams will remain with the Charlotte Hornets for the rest of the season and will not suit up for the Lakers.
Meanwhile, rookie Dalton Knecht and forward Cam Reddish will return to the Lakers and continue playing for the Purple and Gold for the remainder of the season.
According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, Williams' physical with the Lakers did not go as expected and revealed multiple concerns. Consequently, the Lakers decided to void the trade.
"Mark Williams' physical with the Lakers showed multiple issues and the team failed him on the exam, sources tell ESPN. The physical was not failed due to his back, however," Shams said in a tweet.
With the trade collapsing, let's take a closer look at the Lakers' updated depth chart.
Earlier, the Lakers have reached an agreement to trade rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and a 2031 first-round pick to the Hornets in exchange for Mark Williams.
When will Dalton Knecht play for the Lakers again?
Now that the trade has been nullified, the Lakers anticipate Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish returning to the roster. Knecht is expected to rejoin the roster as early as the Lakers' matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday.
On the other hand, it's worth mentioning that Reddish was absent from the team before the trade deadline for personal reasons. He last played for the Purple and Gold on Jan. 28 and scored five minutes in 18 minutes.
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