The Los Angeles Lakers are back to square one on finding a long-term big man to play with superstar guard Luka Dončić. The Lakers shared on Saturday evening that the team’s deadline trade from Thursday with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams had been rescinded.

The Los Angeles Lakers' trade deadline deal with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams has been rescinded in a shocking twist. The Lakers announced Saturday night that they have rescinded the trade due to the Hornets' failure to satisfy a condition of the deal.

The Lakers on Wednesday night acquired Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a deal that was officially announced on Thursday night for rookie wing Dalton Knecht, veteran wing Cam Reddish, their 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap.