Williams has not played since that failed physical, as his status was in limbo. Now that the All-Star break is over, the Hornets and the Lakers will play each other in the first game after the break. Williams, who was listed as probable prior to this game, has been upgraded to available.

Before his Hornets faced the Lakers on Wednesday, center Mark Williams made a comment on his rescinded trade to L.A.

After the Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, they nearly got Mark Williams from the Hornets, too. The two teams meet Wednesday. Here's what happened.