Not like Knecht, who noticed motion Wednesday evening in opposition to the Jazz in Utah after not enjoying on Monday regardless of being lively for Luke Doncic’s Los Angeles debut, Mark Williams remained away, undoubtedly to offer the 7-footer extra time to mentally course of the whirlwind. While the Hornets have been in contact with NBA, appealing to see whether anything can be done in regard to the deal, league sources confirmed to The Observer, they await Williams’ return. Past the team-issued assertion within the aftermath of the Lakers pulling the plug, the Hornets have been mum publicly. We don’t know exactly how Jeff Peterson feels about what’s transpired. The Hornets’ president of basketball operations has but to handle the media and there’s no definitive phrase when that can occur. -via Charlotte Observer / February 16, 2025