“The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN,” Shams Charania said in a post. “The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.”

The Mark Williams trade, which was rescinded after he failed his physical with the Lakers, may not be dead after all.

The Charlotte Hornets have a long and checkered basketball history. The Mark Williams trade, which was supposed to bring sharpshooter Dalton Knecht and a future first-round draft choice to the Hornets,