Mark Williams

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday that the Hornets have not filed a protest over the rescinded trade that would have sent Mark Williams to the Lakers.

Fantasy Impact

It had been reported that Charlotte was exploring their options with the league. Charlotte has not filed a protest of any kind,” Silver said. “I think the larger issue is if there is a different standard of sort in terms of players passing physicals in trades. It’s something we should look at as a league.” Williams has not re-joined the Hornets since the trade was rescinded.

Mark Williams (trade) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic.

Fantasy Impact

The big man will not be available to play on Wednesday. He is currently the subject of a dispute between the Lakers and the Hornets, with both teams trying to determine the validity of a trade that he was involved in. He will be sidelined for this game at least, and fantasy managers should keep close tabs on updates about his future and status over the next few days.

The Hornets are reportedly in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams.

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The trade sending Williams to the Lakers and Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to the Hornets was nixed Saturday night. This remains a situation to monitor.

Mark Williams has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.

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Williams had been listed as questionable as he works his way back with the Hornets after the trade to the Lakers was cancelled.

The status of Mark Williams is uncertain for Monday's game against the Nets.

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It was announced Saturday night that the trade that was sending Williams to the Lakers was cancelled. His status is uncertain for Monday against Brooklyn.