Mark Williams Traded To The Lakers For Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish & Draft Capital
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Man I’m gonna miss Dalton. So much talent, young, could shoot, could dunk, and a ton of potential
Luka is way better and makes dalton irrelevant
Could dunk 😂. Yeah, I'm surprised. He was as good as the lottery picks in this year's draft. Lakers aren't playing 😂.
I hate when we give up our youth
@michaeljames2084 Williams young 23. So what u talking about! U make it seem like we gave up youth, for a older player. Stop it
@@michaeljames2084lil guys we got a young guy back wym
Mark Williams is same tier as Walker Kessler, Laker fans hate it cuz media didn’t tell them he’s a good player before this, dude is the center of the future for lakers
Williams is a much better scorer than Kessler. I don’t think there was any speculation that Williams would be traded.
My guy 💪🏾
@@BrianAlvarez514but Kessler is a much better defender at this point. Williams footwork and anticipation on defense needs improvement. One thing that is overlooked is his shooting touch. You can tell by his ft shooting that he can shoot. He shot his first 3 this year and missed but maybe that’s something lakers (Jj) can develop.
Facts. Mark williams has a higher offensive ceiling than lively while lively is a little better defensively.
And we seen what Luka did with lively.
We seen mark and lamelo.
Think about bron/luka and mark!!
@ Yes, I do agree that Kessler is a much more polished defender. But I think Williams can get there. I read somewhere that Williams has the longest wingspan in the NBA. Not sure if that’s true or not.
The main thing I love about this is that they kept both AR and Vando.
True 💜💛
And Rui.❤️
Thank you Dalton💜💛
For absolutely nothing
@@Fayn757For getting our center of the future lol
I love Dalton ... but its a very understandable trade
More than hard to believe that through all this we picked up Luka and Mark W now without giving up AR or Rui or Gabe.
Important, frankly. Rui and Gabe provide spacing and outlets for our stars while being stout defenders. Hell, I think Gabe is our best move and shoot player.
That’s the amazing part because he was a part of the Hornets key 3. I am a Hornets fan but I want LeBron to win 1 or 2 rings with Luka. Things are starting to look that way.
He was not available until Lakers made the offer. It is what the Lakers need. Now we hope for the best.
Supposedly Charlotte called Lakers about Knecht and Lakers took advantage of the opportunity. A little bit of an overpay from the Lakers side but I like the trade. Got a solid big man. Ain't AD but he's good. I'll miss Knecht
Charlotte made the call after Rob Pelinka talked about the type of center Luka strives with on offense.
Hornets made the offer not LA
This changes everything. Now the Lakers are title contenders
Bet, all pieces on the board now. Game on.
Bruh stop it they ain't even played together yet yall said that same dumb ish when legm traded for russ how did that work out for ya
@@archieherrington9955 This is way better than the Russ trade lol
@@archieherrington9955we never liked the russ trade? Who wanted russ?
@archieherrington9955 Believe me I am not a Laker fan and I am pissed. This move to get Luka and getting Lebron another ring should be criminal. But Williams is a true 7 foot center. I watched him once he took the starting job in Charlotte.
One of my buddies was a HUGE Hornets fan, like a “buy league pass and watch every Hornets game” fan, and when Williams was hurt this year, he was sad and missing him, but he SWORE by Mark Williams… He’s a big asset to this Lakers team, and he’s gonna be great for them (assuming that he can stay healthy). Lakers gave up Kinecht, which is big, but they traded him for an equally big piece at Center, which is what they truly needed. Give it time, but this was the best Center available that they could get, and I think that it will pay dividends.
I think the Hornets gave up a pivotal piece in Mark. Yes they got Dalton, but in a small market team, they gave up a Center that they’re gonna have to draft again to fill that hole. No center on Mark Williams caliber will sign with Charlotte. They’re gonna have to draft another Mark Williams… I mean that
The cost of getting Mark Williams is a function of basic supply and demand. The supply market for centers is relatively low, so the cost to procure this type of center is what the Lakers paid.
Rob didnt jump when all the haters told him to jump😮 new nick name great job rob
Williams - L10 - 32.min - 12.4 RB - 1.9 Blks - 19.9 Pts
Listening from the Post Office graveyard shift. Thanks Sli.
Thank you for your service to the community
Wow... I can't believe the Lakers have acquired this young, 7-foot, 23-year-old double-double athletic center and the future of the franchise. It's okay we lose DK. Anyway, it's easier to find a shooter than a hard-to-find legitimate center and a vertical lob player that Rob Pelinka is looking for.
It’s never ok it’s you have to give to get.
That means it's OK
Rather gave away Austin honestly dalton is better if used properly
The craziest part of the Mark Williams trade is…the Lakers did it with all the assets they should have already had to give up for Luka Doncic…but didn’t have to.
So now they get Williams, 23, AND Doncic, 25…building blocks for a decade!
He is a good young center! Much better athlete than Kessler and higher upside! He has a 9ft 9 inch standing reach. He was top 15 pick too!!
L.F.G lakers. R.I.P Konect 4 😢
Dalton will be back! Mark Williams is Huge💜💛💜💛🥊🥊
Love it if they can keep him on the court, hear that he’s only played 85 games in 3 seasons due to injuries😮
Lucky day for Mark ! Go from terrible team to greatness overnight ! Stay healthy and you'll be in finals !
He’s an amazing young player , I don’t think lakers fans understand this kids potential as a rim protector
Mark Williams on 2-1-2025 versus Jokic and the Denver Nuggets had 20 points 15 rebounds 3 blks
This is excellent to hear!!
Cant wait to see the next game against the nuggets which is around the corner jokic is gonna cook lol
LUKA AND LEBRON GONNA COOK LMMFAO @@AbzAden
Jokic is gonna destroy that man again he dropped a triple double on that guy u dumb lakers fan thinks his a jokic stopper
@Respect_bouyon7 We don't care LUKA AND LEBRON WILL SHUT ALL THAT DONE WE NOT WORRIED LMMFAO
There’s so many lineup combinations that are a nightmare for teams with Williams
It blows my mind how many people are clutching pearls over draft picks that will be low first rounders considering what the Lakers got. Basically, Knect for Mark Williams.
Coming back from injury, Williams minutes didn't go over 20 until end of December. Check out his January. 18.9 ppg 14.5 rpg 74% FT shooter during month. Included a 38 point game and a 31 point game. Lob Dunk monster. Glass monster. 3.5 Offensive reb per game for season in 25 minutes per game. Had back and foot injures, but NO SURGERIES.
7'1, 7'6 wingspan. 23 years old. Restricted free agent after 2026, which gives team control of situation. I don't know who else they could've gotten on available market that could be better for this team. As much as we like DK, are we even sure he'd be in the rotation in the playoffs?
All facts you just said
Lakers 2025 NBA Champions!!! 💛💜
The craziest part of the Mark Williams trade is…the Lakers did it with all the assets they should have already had to give up for Luka Doncic…but didn’t have to.
So now they get Williams, 23, AND Doncic, 25…building blocks for a decade! 💪🏽💯
Great trade as long as he stays injury free most of the time
A lot work got done this trade season
SLI… thanks brother.
Props to Rob and management for all of these moves! I was in the group of folks that were negative about the direction that Rob/management were taking this team. In less than one week, that entire narrative has changed. Good work!
Rob could have traded Cam Reddish and 2030 first-round pick for Mark Williams, but should never traded Dalton Knick, Dalton is going to be a NBA star.
I like Dolton I will be following him
Way to keep it tempered Sli.
But, uh… just pray for health.
Ooowee. 🐍
Good point on the 2 for 1 trade and the buyout market.
Rob putting in the work !!! GM of the yr bruh !! 🔥🔥🔥💪🏼
This team is ready for war !!!!
Why does everyone keep saying we gave up 2 first round picks for this guy. This kid was also a 1st round pick, number 15 in the 2022 draft. Dalton was number 17 in last years draft so we actually swapped 1st round picks.
That’s true 👍
Umm... because we also gave up our 2031 first-round pick. 1 + 1 = 2. Lol
@@michaelmanous7567and we got a first round pick
Great point, They swapped 1st rounders for hopefully a late first rounder in 2031 and a pick swap which won't happen because their record should be way superior to the hornets in 2030.
17:17 "That's a lot of pointing and not closing out." - he said a bar!
I like all of the moves that the Lakers have done.
Yes it hurts to have traded the guys. But I like the roster. I believe that the Lakers are now extremely formidable.
Pelinka did what he had to do to get a young 7 feet center for the future (23 years old).Now we are set with Luka,Reaves and Williams,3 young talented players for life after Lebron.
They really let us keep Austin and Rui and Gabe with the dust settling 😭
Nobody wants Rui and Gabe. They are negative assets.
I’m just glad that after all of this whirlwind trades they kept Bronny.
Love this trade..u can't play reaves...kenecht and Luka together
Hey AD we got that big!!! 😂
😂😂😂
This is a risky trade! Dalton is going to BLOW UP with more playing time!!! But, we need a legit center and hopefully, Mark can stay healthy! The fact that A.D. scored 42 points and grabbed 23 rebounds against the Hornets the last time the Lakers played them is concerning though and I'm not sure if Mark is worth what the Lakers gave up for him! 🤔This is going to be a very interesting experiment!!! Rob gave a stealth Ninja press conference AND FOOLED EVERYBODY!!!
So because AD put up big numbers against them this is concerning???? AD has cooked players like jarren Jackson (who some say is top two big man defensive wise in the league) Mark is actually what the Lakers needed.. He's going to be great here.
Respectfully. You have no idea how good this guy is and will be. I am a LeBron and Hornets fan. I watch every hornets game. Lakers fans have no idea how good this guy can be. Look at his game log after they removed his minutes restriction.
@@MikeJames-qm9wf I watched Mark play at Duke and he was a BEAST so I know how good he is! My only concern is him staying healthy.
Love you Sli!
This dude is a BEAST
Let’s Go Lakers!!!!
Mark Williams will be worth at least 2 FRPs in the next couple of years.
Okay, I got back into the NBA in Luka's rookie year. Rob getting DFS right before getting Luka is fucking wild.
It was not long ago when Mavs played the Nets that Luka said to DFS "we will play together again"
Well they are. Pretty wild.
Lakers consistently give the entire league talent
For original AD trade they got a title and essentially now luka! Were are the pelicans? Would they swap the results if they could. They would and wouldn't even have to think about it for a second. Your take is typical internet comment complaining about something always begging for meaningless attention from strangers 🎉😮
Thank you Sli!
Great trade !!!
A Longtime Laker Van. Since The Kareem Trade. I Support Rob Pelinka. He So Far Has Improved This Team On Paper. Laker Fans R Again Excited By Recent Moves. The Fans Pay For Their Seats At Cripto. They Deserve The Best Possible Product.
Amen 2 That.
Go Lakers!
This is a winning now and future trade. William is younger than dalton with 3 seasons already under his belt.
injury prone tho plus def is weak
@ still a positive player. And can contribute now. He’s a great lob threat and rebounder. Although defense ain’t his strong suit he’s a good defender with great size.
as a hornets fan , mark can score if you give him the ball , can rebound have bounce , can defend . he can learn to run offense through very have high ceiling. i know no one watches my hornets :D .
Gonna miss Cam and Dalton, but we did need a dynamic big
I remember all falling head over heels in love with what Rob pelinka had done in 2020when he destroyed a winning team. He changed the whole team, and they lost in the first round of the playoffs. He kept doing the same year after year. The team went from bad to worse. He doesn't pay any attention to team chemistry. He has done it again this time. Despite such a strong team, I have my own reservations. Only time will tell. Giving up so many from a team that has started to play well lately is a poor strategy.
Nobody was in love with giving away Caruso and KCP, and bringing aboard Westbrook.
@@michaelmanous7567nah, people liked it cause KCP and Caruso shat the bed against the Suns. We have short memories. But Rob has full redeemed himself these past 2 years.
LeBron wanted Westbrook not Rob.
It isn't his fault team was hurt often from training camp till playoffs after the title. We will never know their potential because none stop injuries didn't let them get chemistry. Gonna analyze maybe should consider what really happened
Rob 🎉is the man lets goo lakers
Mark Healthy is twice as good as Kessler. I am a Hornets and Lebron fan. Mark in LA has just opened the box on how good this guy will be. He will be an all star within the next two years if healthy. Most Laker fans have no idea of how good this guy can be. Luka wanted this guy. The Hornets called and Luka said absolutely!
I like him❤️
#LakerNation 🏀
He did this and you still have your other core players. Reaves, Rui, Gabe, Vando,and Finny Smith. I think you are title contenders. If he stays healthy. They have played about 5 games without AD and the defense has looked amazing. I think they have found something and Mark is a great defender when inspired and healthy.
Konekt Was Hot & Very Cold and Couldn’t Really Help (now) / Williams is A High Upside High impact and Highly Needed on the Team ❤
Got a rebounding big man
Craig!
Great insight on the cutter Lakers situation .
The open roster spot would for Kris Middleton I don’t see Washington wizards, keeping him
I hope working with JJ Redick will help him add being a post player to his skill set.
Williams is averaging 22.4 points and 13.8 rebounds per 36 minutes this season. The only other players to average at least 22 points and 13 rebounds per 36 minutes this season are Domantas Sabonis and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Thank you. Guys are acting like we gave away Jerry West for nobody. In what universe would anyone pick Dalton over Williams in a draft?
Hilarious how much yall overrating this cat lol
@ Mark was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
Mark Williams (23Yrs/7’0/241) is a Brotha Version of Kessler (23Yrs/7’0/245) that is Averaging Better Numbers (16/10/1) whom, just put up 31/13 against Kessler & The Jazz 2-Weeks Ago.
We will miss AD/Max/Knecht however, We got Luka/DFS/Williams and We were able to keep AR/Rui!!! We are Building a Team around Luka similar to The 23/24 Dallas Team that made it to The Finals with a “King 👑 James for 1-2 more Years!!!
And, this Summer We can use Gabe/Klebber to go get another SG and/or SF for $20ish Million.
Problem is he misses a lot of games. In his 3 yrs in the league he’s played about 80 games
Look at it like this. Many thought those 2 picks should have gone to Dallas for Luka. So, Rob used those 2 picks to get 2 players vs just Luka.
The Lakers are not Luka's team just yet. He gotta earn it...
5 first teams in a row amd a scoring title says it is. Unlike Davis, Luka will have 0 problem taking the reigns.
Luka under lebron is the future, no doubt. He is going to develop into the dynasty player and already is being surrounded with role players like Williams. Calling lakers champ run this year. And foreseeable future dominance.
Entire fanbase went from Mark who to oh yeah baby we got our man. Sorry but I let y'all cope me into believing in the JHS pick. I'm not falling for it this time.
Ain't gona lie some ppl gona like Bron and Williams with AD and Max. NgL that looks good too.
Some people may say lakers overpaid a little bit, but they wouldn't been able to trade for mark in the first place if dallas initial asking price were met by lakers( AD+ max + dk + 2 first round picks and seconds available). Overall one of the best trade deadlines for the lakers in a while 🎉
This puts us 3.8 below the Apron with a roster spot open for a buyout spot. U cant play reaves doncic knecht together. Not much defense
LAKERS 2025 NBA CHAMPIONS
He’s from my hometown !!!! Norfolk VA !!!!
It can suck being a hornets fan. He finally came back and is improving and we trade him
What if the Wizard buyout Middleton and he goes to the Lakers and win another rings the Bucks will be kicking themselves in the butt again.
Who would’ve thought last week when we were hoping to get Walker Kessler and Myles Turner, that come trade deadline day we will have Luka Doncic and Mark Williams
Young bigs of this huge size tend to be injury prone at the beginning of their careers because they are not yet fully physically formed and until they mature and fill out a bit...
Gutted about Connect 4💜
Dalton and Max were getting us a lot of 3 pointers. At least DFS can shoot from outside and a couple others are streaky so we aren't completely without spacing. James gonna need to turn into a consistent outside threat.
He’s avg 38% from 3=🤫
@CharlieBonner-b9m James? He'll hit every 3 for 2 games and then miss a dozen in a row. He's also shooting about 5 per game, so he's averaging about 2 made 3's a game - decent but not a specialty and definitely not high volume.
I think his usage from deep is going to increase, and I'm saying he needs to be more consistent. I think he can do that, but if he doesn't, it could be a big issue in the playoffs. Imagine if he has a down trend for 3 or 4 games and makes zero 3s against Denver in the post-season.
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Rob heard the slander and decided to cook!
Mark Williams has crazy upside, especially offensively. He is 75% free throw shooter as well vs 50% for Kessler. Matters in playoffs.Also, the lakers are not the favorites this year but I guarantee we are the biggest draw in sports.
Go back and watch what Williams did vs Kessler and vs Joker. You will understand exactly why Lakers traded for him. As a hornets fan, I don’t like the move
Concerned about losing Dalton. But if I had to chose who I would rather keep Dalton or AR, it would be AR everyday all day!
Rob Pelinca - Executive of the Year 2025
ROB … is the GM of the year
If they get into the NBA championship - yes.
@ocneal Even if they don't THIS year still GM of the year.
Great Move for The Lakers . Got a Center for now & their future. Lakers may be a threat this year
As a Hornets the misery won't end but great trade for The Lakers I got ask is Dalton Knecht is good.
Dalton doesn't play defence. If his shot isn't falling, it's difficult to play him.
Mark Williams > casual lakers fans a Dalton. You guys love players over loving the business
Great move. The right move.
i liked knecht too ,but centers are the most DIFFICULT position to fill in the NBA, we needed a huge athletic presence to body Jokic, Wemby, etc needed to be done…..,,,,,,
DAlton Was a much better player. If they had swapped gabe williams i would have understood. But Dalton.. noooooo
There's no guarantee DK would've even been in the regular playoff rotation. I promise this kid will be. He is much better for what this team needs right now to compete for a championship. Knect needs development. Williams does, too. But he also has a 7'6 wingspan, is 7'1 250 pounds, is a monster on glass, in particular the offensive glass. He averaged 19 ppg and 14.5 rpg in 28 minutes a game in January. DK is NOT a better player than Williams at this point in terms of how they help you win, night in, night out.
They wouldn't have given us Williams if we offered Gabe instead of Knecht.
Wonder what else we need on this roster
Why trade Knecht he can score points from anywhere on the floor specially 3 points
Because he plays no defense...and laker needed an athletic center
7"7" WINGSPAN!!! .
Derrick Lively type of a player. Now let's acquire Josh Green now to complete this roster.
I believe they gave up alot for this trade but in all honesty the pick swap isn't really a big deal since it's just a swap. Charlotte will not be that great later anyways so they will probably keep their own pick 😂
The Lakers are winning me …Back…I’m even liking Lebrons attitude..