The trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets fell apart several days later and the manner in which it did was somewhat unprecedented. For proof, look no further than all the questions NBA reporter Bobby Marks got about it.

The Lakers desperately needed to make this move as it gave them a true center on a roster that currently lacks one. After trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in the Luka Doncic deal, the Lakers were left with just Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko, and Trey Jemison III as potential center options.

Hornets’ deal for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft picks was rescinded by Los Angeles Lakers leading into Charlotte’s loss in Detroit on Sunday.