Lakers acquire Mark Williams in deal involving Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers have their center of the future as they acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. The deal sent Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap to the Hornets for Williams.
BREAKING: THE LAKERS HAVE TRADED FOR MARK WILLIAMS 🤯🚨
The Lakers have traded Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected 1st-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap to the Hornets, per Shams. pic.twitter.com/OE4T7T0nUk
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) February 6, 2025
Williams is one of the best young bigs in the league, averaging 16/10/3 with 1.2 blocks per game on 59/0/78 shooting splits.
The 23-year-old big man will fit well with the recently acquired Luka Doncic and their other playmaker, LeBron James.
He is a great rim protector, rebounder, and lob threat, which fits the mold of what they needed at center.
Williams is a true seven-footer and has one year remaining on his deal following this season for $6.28 million. He will then hit restricted free agency following the 2025-26 season.
This trade makes LA a great fit who will immediately come in and play well with the stars. He will also be a long-term fit at center alongside Doncic and Austin Reaves.
