The NBA trade deadline was a transaction period for the ages. Now, here are prime candidates to get bought out.

Following the canceled Mark Williams trade, the Lakers still have enough room under the second-apron hard cap to add a player or two in the buyout market.

After the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world with their blockbuster trade for Luka Dončić, Rob Pelinka and Co. pulled off a second blockbuster prior to the NBA trade deadline, acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets.

The Los Angeles Lakers must pivot to the buyout market after the organization's blockbuster trade for Mark Williams fell through. The Lakers may pursue a former Boston Celtics role player if he remains in the U.

Lakers' best option given the dire situation. The post Lakers Linked to Ex-Celtics Center After Rescinded Mark Williams Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

A source in the Lakers explained how the failed Mark Williams trade is a blessing in disguise for the franchise.