Luka Doncic played his third game for the Los Angeles Lakers. They shockingly lost (at home) to the Charlotte Hornets. Doncic had a tough night, finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and one steal while shooting 5/18 from the field.

The Los Angeles Lakers have secured their future with Luka Doncic. However, how can they ensure that the former Mavericks star will stay in Los Angeles?

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The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets had an unusual game on Wednesday, facing off after their trade for Mark Williams fell apart. It was the first game Williams played for Charlotte since he reportedly failed his physical and then had to return to the team that had agreed on a deal that would send him to Los Angeles.

Mark Williams appears to have hard feelings when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams, whom the Charlotte Hornets dealt to the Lakers ahead of the NBA

The 23-year-old center has finally addressed the rescinded trade and failed physical ahead of the Lakers matchup.