Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical

Moderators: Clav, Domejandro, ken6199, bisme37, Dirk, KingDavid, cupcakesnake, bwgood77, zimpy27, infinite11285

EmpireFalls
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,166
And1: 8,472
Joined: Jun 16, 2015
   

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#101 » by EmpireFalls » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:06 pm

I really don’t like the accusations that the Hornets lied or withheld medical information on Williams. They were playing him for 25 games before any trade rumours started.

He was playing fine before this week. They’re shutting everyone down, not just him. Just tanking. But because Charlotte is this small franchise you guys just lob accusations and assume the worst. It’s gross.
Godymas
Lead Assistant
Posts: 4,698
And1: 4,469
Joined: Feb 27, 2016

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#102 » by Godymas » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:12 pm

Mark Williams and his agent need to take the Lakers FO to court over the irreparable damage they've done to his value in the NBA due to this trade. Mark Williams, prior to this trade, was viewed as a potential franchise center, the kind of young talent that a team would pay a massive amount of money for. Now in negotiations, other teams can use this Lakers outcome as leverage to deny Williams the money he deserves on the open market.

Mark Williams, if you're reading this, LAWYER THE **** UP
User avatar
NyKnicks1714
RealGM
Posts: 26,227
And1: 28,442
Joined: Nov 20, 2001
   

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#103 » by NyKnicks1714 » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:14 pm

EmpireFalls wrote:I really don’t like the accusations that the Hornets lied or withheld medical information on Williams. They were playing him for 25 games before any trade rumours started.

He was playing fine before this week. They’re shutting everyone down, not just him. Just tanking. But because Charlotte is this small franchise you guys just lob accusations and assume the worst. It’s gross.


They probably just missed it.
Handlez
Starter
Posts: 2,237
And1: 2,687
Joined: Dec 27, 2023

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#104 » by Handlez » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:24 pm

Godymas wrote:Mark Williams and his agent need to take the Lakers FO to court over the irreparable damage they've done to his value in the NBA due to this trade. Mark Williams, prior to this trade, was viewed as a potential franchise center, the kind of young talent that a team would pay a massive amount of money for. Now in negotiations, other teams can use this Lakers outcome as leverage to deny Williams the money he deserves on the open market.

Mark Williams, if you're reading this, LAWYER THE **** UP


Lol
Big J
RealGM
Posts: 11,625
And1: 8,757
Joined: May 26, 2020

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#105 » by Big J » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:26 pm

NyKnicks1714 wrote:
Big J wrote:
NyKnicks1714 wrote:
...because they wanted the trade to go through?


Exactly, it's a he said she said thing. There is no reason to believe LA's word over Charlottes.


No not exactly. The Lakers made the trade then didn't like what they saw in the physical. It's not unprecedented. Charlotte either hid it or more likely simply missed it, and now had extra incentive to have the trade go through. They obviously aren't going to sign him to a long term deal, and he has little trade value now. That and they lost out on an unprotected 1st.

But if you're right and the Lakers lied, Charlotte will give him a long-term contract.


This makes zero sense. Why would Charlotte give him a long-term contract? They literally just traded him.
User avatar
Dominator83
RealGM
Posts: 21,203
And1: 32,464
Joined: Jan 16, 2005
Location: NBA Hell

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#106 » by Dominator83 » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:31 pm

Godymas wrote:Mark Williams and his agent need to take the Lakers FO to court over the irreparable damage they've done to his value in the NBA due to this trade. Mark Williams, prior to this trade, was viewed as a potential franchise center, the kind of young talent that a team would pay a massive amount of money for. Now in negotiations, other teams can use this Lakers outcome as leverage to deny Williams the money he deserves on the open market.

Mark Williams, if you're reading this, LAWYER THE **** UP

The Hornets are also sabotaging his value by intentionally adding to his missed games count.
Fantasy Hoops/Football/Baseball fans..

For info on a forum that actually talks Fantasy sports and not spammed with soliciting leagues, PM me. The more the merrier !
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,141
And1: 13,680
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#107 » by JustBuzzin » Sat Mar 8, 2025 10:34 pm

Dominator83 wrote:
Godymas wrote:Mark Williams and his agent need to take the Lakers FO to court over the irreparable damage they've done to his value in the NBA due to this trade. Mark Williams, prior to this trade, was viewed as a potential franchise center, the kind of young talent that a team would pay a massive amount of money for. Now in negotiations, other teams can use this Lakers outcome as leverage to deny Williams the money he deserves on the open market.

Mark Williams, if you're reading this, LAWYER THE **** UP

The Hornets are also sabotaging his value by intentionally adding to his missed games count.

Maybe Charlotte has been promised Flagg if they don't take action against the Lakers?

Keep in mind we also have new ownership. Give us Flagg we can all forget this even happened. :D
User avatar
sashaturiaf
Analyst
Posts: 3,503
And1: 3,922
Joined: Jan 18, 2021
 

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#108 » by sashaturiaf » Sat Mar 8, 2025 11:02 pm

Flagg to the Hornets as compensation?

No way. Far more likely Flagg finds a way to end up on the Lakers at this rate
magee
Retired Mod
Retired Mod
Posts: 4,462
And1: 2,447
Joined: Jun 22, 2005
Location: San Diego, CA

Re: Jeff Schwartz via Shams: Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical 

Post#109 » by magee » Sat Mar 8, 2025 11:23 pm

Big J wrote:
magee wrote:
Big J wrote:
They failed the physical because they got cold feet.


They failed the physical because Rob Pelinka cited growth plate issues. Point blank that's why they rescinded the trade. He's still growing into his body.


Then why did Charlotte dispute this?


Because they are going after the standard physical where he was healthy at the moment. LA simply was looking at it from the future standpoint.

If he's still growing into his body and still having injury issues, is he a viable option to invest in if he's going to miss more than half his career while his body isn't healing properly while growing into it?

Return to The General Board