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.

On Monday, an already fuzzy would-be NBA trade got even murkier. Days ago, the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets agreed to a deal surrounding rookie Dalt

The Lakers’ attempt to land Mark Williams fell apart after a failed physical, leaving both teams scrambling. Now, the Hornets are pushing back, and the NBA could get involved.