The Lakers follow up their trade for Luka Dončić by adding talented young center Mark Williams from the Hornets.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. In return, the Hornets received Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, the Lakers' 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a pick swap in 2030.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most active teams in the days leading up to the NBA trade deadline. On Thursday, the Lakers made their third trade of the season, acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, the Lakers’ 2031 first round pick and a pick swap in 2030.