Williams is a legit starting center in the NBA; he's not a perfect player and his offensive game is still developing, but he's a reliable lob threat, a real deterrant in the paint and is still improving in pretty much all facets.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most active teams in the days leading up to the NBA trade deadline. On Thursday, the Lakers made their third trade of the season, acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, the Lakers’ 2031 first round pick and a pick swap in 2030.

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in a game that could feature several backups in the starting lineup for the visitors. Milwaukee'

O n a franchise-changing day, seeing Khris Middleton reportedly being traded to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, the Milwaukee Bucks put things together on the court against