Windhorst: Knecht/Williams trade rescinded... so what now?

SkyBill40 · Post #1 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:17 am

So it would seem that not all is great in LA LA land. Will they be able to get it fixed? Since the trade deadline has come and gone, this makes for a sizable hole in the middle to be filled by someone else.

https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/lakers-blockbuster-trade-mark-williams-rescinded-shocking-twist-2028373

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DusterBuster · Post #2 » by **DusterBuster** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:18 am

Williams injuries must be pretty bad for his long-term prognosis.

Seems like lakers agreed in a hurry but with stipulations they were comfortable with his medicals… and they probably weren’t.

Dr Aki · Post #3 » by **Dr Aki** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:18 am

The drama never stops with the Lakers.

Jaxson Hayes gonna dunk his way to a MLE contract in the summer.

Read on Twitter

His feet maybe?

Read on Twitter

RunOKC · Post #4 » by **RunOKC** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:19 am

Dwight Howard YOU are a Los Angeles Laker

Post #5 » by **JDR720** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:20 am

He must've failed his medical.

thelead · Post #6 » by **thelead** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:21 am

There was a reason why most (correctly) thought it was an overpay

MrGoat · Post #7 » by **MrGoat** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:22 am

I can now name two locker rooms that just got more interesting

SlimShady83 · Post #8 » by **SlimShady83** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:22 am

Thanks for this update.

GQ Hot Dog · Post #9 » by **GQ Hot Dog** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:22 am

Someone got cold feet?

Big J · Post #10 » by **Big J** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:22 am

Jesus, just complete the trade. Lakers are pathetic for rescinding this. They knew he was injury prone going in.

SkyBill40 · Post #11 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:23 am

Big J wrote:Jesus, just complete the trade. Lakers are pathetic for rescinding this. They knew he was injury prone going in.

They can't. The deadline has passed so it cannot be amended.

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ronnymac2 · Post #12 » by **ronnymac2** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:23 am

Mavs fans right now like: Rescind ours!!!

Tor_Raps · Post #13 » by **Tor_Raps** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:23 am

That's a massive blow to the Lakers chance THIS year. Hopefully this gets Charlotte some.extra win to ruin their odds for Cooper lol

MrTribbiani · Post #14 » by **MrTribbiani** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:25 am

Good, Williams is injury prone and overrated. LA gets to keep Knecht; that's a W.

PlayerUp · Post #15 » by **PlayerUp** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:25 am

Reddish failed physical.

Vae Victus · Post #16 » by **Vae Victus** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:25 am

Take back 2030 swap and 2031 pick and offer to waive the injury condition. So basically Knecht for Williams. That’s a risk I’d be willing to take on Williams health going forward.

PlayerUp · Post #17 » by **PlayerUp** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:25 am

Lakers got bailed out.

No need to overpay here. Keep your assets and make a big splash in the offseason.

SkyBill40 · Post #18 » by **SkyBill40** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:26 am

Vae Victus wrote:Take back 2030 swap and 2031 pick and offer to waive the injury condition. So basically Knecht for Williams. That’s a risk I’d be willing to take on Williams health going forward.

Again, it's too late.

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Pythagoras · Post #19 » by **Pythagoras** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:26 am

That’s a bummer. If healthy I felt like he would’ve put us on par with OKC.

ScrantonBulls · Post #20 » by **ScrantonBulls** » Sun Feb 9, 2025 2:26 am

The Hornets tried to scam the Lakers. This really fugged up the Lakers deadline plans. I hope Silver drops the hammer on the Hornets organization.