Now, with no legitimate center depth behind Jaxson Hayes, Rob Pelinka is back to square one. The buyout market is slim, but two names stand out as potential fits.

The Los Angeles Lakers' trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday night.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft, Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA, including three with the Lakers. His first stint was tumultuous, as his relationship with co-star Kobe Bryant was publicly strained and led him to leave the team after just a single season.

T he Los Angeles Lakers tried to thread the needle between present and future when they traded for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. In the long run, they thought they'd fou

The Lakers canceled the trade after the Hornets failed to meet one of the conditions outlined in the agreement. Mark Williams’ unsuccessful physical exam was a major factor in the trade’s collapse. Upon hearing the news,

The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets trade deadline deal really didn’t happen. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers rescinded their trade for Mark Williams because the 7-footer failed his physical.