In between the original trade and the the take-back, the Hornets had already traded for another center, Jusef Nurkic from the Suns.

While it would have otherwise felt like a normal game as basketball resumes action after a few days off in the schedule, this match is anything but normal. That is because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.

Williams has a revenge game on tap if he can block out the noise, and a cake walk matchup if he sees fit. He is averaging 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds while consistently putting up gaudy statistical performances, including a 38-point trouncing of the Chicago Bulls in January.