The Charlotte Hornets really thought they could smooth things over with a generic PR statement after the whole Mark Williams trade fiasco. But let’s be real—NBA fans aren’t buying it. Instead of owning up to what happened, their announcement came off as fake, and the backlash was immediate.
In their statement, the Hornets said they were “excited to welcome Mark back,” while also throwing shade at the Lakers, blaming them for “aggressively pursuing” the young center. But according to ESPN reports, the trade fell apart because Williams failed his physical due to multiple issues. Fans immediately called out Charlotte for what looked like a shady move—trying to offload an injured player while acting like they always planned to keep him.
One fan didn’t hold back, tweeting: “Except Shams confirmed y’all reached out to the Lakers. What happened is very clear: Mark was injured and you forced him to play leading up to the deadline to try to trick a team into a trade. You’re a pathetic franchise.”
Yeah… that’s brutal. But also? Kinda hard to argue with.
Now that Williams is back on the Hornets’ roster, the situation is beyond awkward. Did they actually want him back, or is this just a messy attempt at damage control? Either way, NBA fans aren’t letting them off the hook that easily.
Feb 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the second half of play at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images
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