Lakers trade with Charlotte has been rescinded.

[Knutsen]

Well if he has bad physicals, it is good for the Lakers not to get stuck with him.  They can probably fine a similar deal (maybe more or less pieces) this summer.

But even with their improved play recently, this really hurts them short term.  Now they have Jaxson Hayes and two way guys.  Tough to think that will hold up for an extended playoff run.  As ludicrous as Lebron James has been, it is tough to just say well maybe we will get the center position fixed for next year.

Exactly my kind of thinking. Love of Luka aside, they now probably don’t have a real chance this season, but may have dodged a bullet long-term not giving up those future assets for a guy that couldn’t stay on the floor yet.