A failed physical torpedoed the Williams trade, which could be a blessing long-term. But it puts LA in a bind for this year's playoffs.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, the Lakers met with the five-time All-NBA player, who played a huge factor in the team's decision to add a big man, specifically L.A.'s newest center, Mark Williams.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media during All-Star Media Day and revealed he was shocked to hear the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic via t

Williams suggested to reporters that the Lakers canceled the trade after having second thoughts about what they gave up in the nixed deal.

The 23-year-old center has finally addressed the rescinded trade and failed physical ahead of the Lakers matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers are back to square one on finding a long-term big man to play with superstar guard Luka Dončić. The Lakers shared on Saturday evening that the team’s deadline trade from Thursday with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams had been rescinded.

The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed his client’s physical examination