The blockbuster trade that sent former Duke basketball player Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers is no longer happening, per an ESPN report.

The Lakers and Hornets trade situation got even more messy on Monday night. It was revealed that the Hornets have contacted the NBA regarding ways for the Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht trade to go through.

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. The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.