The Lakers follow up their trade for Luka Dončić by adding talented young center Mark Williams from the Hornets.

The Los Angeles Lakers' extremely active trade deadline won't likely be remembered for adding a big man, but their most recent move after acquiring Luka Doncic should have Lakers fans optimistic about where the team is heading.

The team added Luka Doncic, Mark Williams, Dorian Finney-Smith and three other players over the past six weeks, deals that appear to have short- and long-term benefits.

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks are among the teams in either the first or second apron following Thursday's NBA trade deadline, according

The Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers made some changes before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.