NBA Market: Mark Williams, from the NO of the Lakers to the YES of the Suns

The Phoenix Suns continue to make waves in the NBA market after sending Kevin Durant over the weekend. On draft night, the franchise finalized another move by acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. Having failed the medical examination with the Los Angeles Lakers, he now finds a new destination.

Phoenix traded the 29th draft pick and a 2029 first-round pick — protected 1-5 and conditioned to be the least favorable between Cleveland, Utah, and Minnesota — in exchange for the 7'0'' center, as reported by Shams Charania (ESPN). As part of the deal, the Hornets will also receive Vasilije Micic, whose $8.1 million contract will be picked up by the Suns.

Furthermore, Phoenix will also add another center, Khaman Maluach (7'2''), selected by the Houston Rockets with the 10th pick. Maluach will join Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and five future second-round picks as part of the trade that saw Durant leave the team.

With these moves, the Suns aim to strengthen their interior game and rejuvenate their roster following the departure of one of their stars.

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