The Los Angeles Lakers (32-20) will host the Charlotte Hornets (13-39) in a cross-conference matchup on Wednesday. This game, the only one on the NBA schedule for the day, serves as a makeup for the Jan. 9 contest that was postponed due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area. LeBron James (ankle), who sat out the All-Star Game, is listed as questionable for the matchup.

Prior to the trade deadline, the two teams agreed to a significant deal that would have sent Mark Williams to the Lakers in exchange for Dalton Knecht and others. However, the trade was rescinded due to medical concerns surrounding Williams, who is now listed as probable (reconditioning). LaMelo Ball (ankle) is also probable, while Luka Doncic, for the first time since joining the Lakers, is not on the injury report.

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