Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams got the last laugh on Wednesday night in the bizarre trade saga involving Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht. Earlier this month, the Lakers traded Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft picks to the Hornets for Williams.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets had an unusual game on Wednesday, facing off after their trade for Mark Williams fell apart. It was the first game Williams played for Charlotte since he reportedly failed his physical and then had to return to the team that had agreed on a deal that would send him to Los Angeles.

LeBron James' injury from the All-Star Game is lingering into the second half of the season, including the Lakers' first game.