The Charlotte Hornets trade gives the Los Angeles Lakers a new center for the future.

NBA Trade Rumors: The Charlotte Hornets trade gives the Los Angeles Lakers a new center for the future.

The Charlotte Hornets trade gives the Los Angeles Lakers a new center for the future.The newest center of the Los Angeles Lakers' future has finally been revealed.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the team acquires big man Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in return for a 2030 pick swap, Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and their unprotected 2031 first-round pick.

Anthony Davis trades out, and the Lakers land a much-needed deal to address center issues.

The Los Angeles Lakers' most recent move comes days after they shocked everyone by trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic.

This makes it quite likely that Rob Pelinka will be able to hire Williams.

With an average of 16.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks, the third-year big man is enjoying a career season. Additionally, his field goal percentage is an impressive 59.7%.

Despite Williams' dubious health—he has only played in 22 games this season after missing the season's opening—the Lakers are apparently overjoyed to have him on the team.

Critics labeled Williams prone to injuries, and he missed games because of foot and back issues. In any case, he is adamant about being fit and ready to play.

After being traded to the Lakers, Mark Williams responds.

For Williams, his arrival in Los Angeles is only a dream come true.

Williams' curious X post, which only expressed his pleasure at joining the ball club, sparked an immediate stir among the L.A. fan base on social media less than an hour after the Lakers and Hornets struck a deal.

Williams is prepared to embrace the huge opportunity that comes with being a Laker. He will be Doncic's primary partner in the team's much awaited pick-and-roll performance.

As a result, he is also anticipated to bear a significant amount of responsibility for securing the team's defensive and interior presence, which are enormous roles to complete that Davis accepted throughout the previous six years in Los Angeles.

In the following offseason, Williams, who was selected with the 15th overall choice in the 2022 NBA Draft, will be eligible for a rookie scale extension. Additionally, it is likely that he will be re-signed given the price the Lakers paid to obtain him.