Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams believed he was about to embark on a new future with the Los Angeles Lakers as the two teams appeared to have pulled off a swap at the NBA trade deadline. But the Lakers ended up rescinding the trade after Williams failed his physical, a stunning development for everyone involved, including Williams.

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because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.

The Los Angeles Lakers have rescinded the trade to acquire Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams after he failed the team's physical, per Shams Charania. The trade, widely seen