The Charlotte Hornets made waves at the NBA trade deadline with a series of significant moves. The most notable transaction sent promising center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package including guard Dalton Knecht,

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 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 Associated Press.