In their own mini-version of the shocking midnight Luka Doncic trade, the Charlotte Hornets shocked the world by trading franchise center Mark Williams (ironically) also to the Los Angeles Lakers. They receive an unprotected first-round pick in 2031,

It became clear the Los Angeles Lakers needed more frontcourt help after they gave up Anthony Davis in the trade that landed them Luka Dončić, and they

So who won either side of this deal? Let’s dive in and hand out some grades to the Lakers and Hornets: The Hornets get: Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and an 2031 first-round pick (unprotected) Luka Doncic wanted a lob threat. He got a lob threat.