The Charlotte Hornets made a significant move by trading star center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring an unprotected first-round pick for 2031, a pick swap, Dalton Knecht, and Cam Reddish in return. This trade marks a bold step for the franchise, which is open to further changes and could still be looking to deal other players like Miles Bridges, Cody Martin, and Vasilije Micic. NBA insider Kevin O'Connor suggests the Hornets might explore acquiring a more dynamic center, especially given their current lack of depth following the departure of Williams and Nick Richards.

O'Connor speculates potential trades involving players such as Robert Williams III, Walker Kessler, or even Jusuf Nurkic, indicating that the Hornets are in a position to reshape their roster significantly as they work toward pairing a solid big man with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. The Hornets' willingness to consider trading Bridges, who recently signed a hefty contract, showcases their readiness to make tough decisions as they strive to improve for the future.