The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in a trade for rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and two draft picks.

After beating up on their crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are now 1-0 since acquiring superstar guard Luka Doncic via trade. Despite not suiting up yet as he rehabs from a calf injury,

Roughly 24 hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers still have some work to do. Sources close to the team say that internally, there is a different sense of optimism about competing now,