Chatgpt query about rescinded trades:

NBA trades are occasionally rescinded due to players failing physical examinations, though such instances are relatively rare. Typically, these rescissions occur when significant health concerns are identified during the medical evaluation process. Notable examples include:

Sean Elliott (1994): Traded from the Detroit Pistons to the Houston Rockets, the deal was voided after Elliott failed his physical due to a kidney condition. He continued to play and later won an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999.

Danny Fortson (2000): Traded to the Toronto Raptors, the transaction was rescinded when Fortson failed his physical. He remained with the Boston Celtics and was later traded to the Golden State Warriors.

Tyson Chandler (2009): Traded from the New Orleans Hornets to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the trade was nullified after Chandler failed his physical due to a toe injury. He stayed with the Hornets before eventually being traded to the Dallas Mavericks, where he played a pivotal role in their 2011 championship win.

Donatas Motiejūnas (2016): Traded from the Houston Rockets to the Detroit Pistons, the deal was voided after Motiejūnas failed his physical due to back issues. He returned to the Rockets before signing with the New Orleans Pelicans.

The severity of medical issues leading to failed physicals varies, ranging from chronic conditions to concerns about a player's long-term health and performance. In some cases, players have continued successful careers post-rescinded trades, while in others, health issues have significantly impacted their playing tenure.

I found some other examples. In some cases the reason seems trivial. The night have been since other political reasons for certain rescinds.

I don't know about Mark. I don't see Lakers as such a strong coherent deepbench group that they would just need that one piece in Mark to win now. Meaning, if Mark wasn't 100% , they could wait a bit.