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The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the headlines during trade season after dealing 2020 NBA champion Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for superstar guard Luka Doncic. Los Angeles also attempted to trade rookie Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Mark Williams.
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While it would have otherwise felt like a normal game as basketball resumes action after a few days off in the schedule, this match is anything but normal. That is because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.
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