Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams told Mirror U.S. Sports he was excited to have Mark Williams back after his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was rescinded

Alongside the saga with Williams, the Hornets are dealing with a series of injuries that could impact their performance against the Lakers. Key player LaMelo Ball, who boasts averages of 27.3 points, 7.2 assists, and 5.1 rebounds, is probable with right ankle soreness. Charlotte has gone 1-18 this season when he's not in the lineup.

The Los Angeles Lakers return from the 2025 All-Star break one day early as they face the Charlotte Hornets at home on Wednesday in a makeup game from early January.