Feb 4, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, forward Max Kleber, forward Markieff Morris, vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick pose for photos at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed a deal with the Charlotte Hornets to bring center Mark Williams to California. The Lakers have been busy over recent days, securing generational talent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in a historic trade involving Anthony Davis and now getting Williams in as their new big man.

The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly traded center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap, per Shams Charania of ESPN.