The Charlotte Hornets made a deal in the wee hours Thursday morning, trading away center Mark Williams to the L.A. Lakers. In return, the Hornets received Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a future No. 1 draft pick.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made yet another trade as we approach Thursday's deadline. More news: NBA Star Anthony Edwards Wants Front Row Tickets to Lakers-Mavericks Game The Lakers have landed center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Dalton Knecht,

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, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The

Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

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The San Antonio Spurs are 1-0 in their new era featuring both De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, but their lone win was a narrow one-point victory over the Atlanta Hawks. As the Spurs try to put the league on notice, starting a winning streak on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets would be a good way to impact their reputation.