However, just as Lakers fans were beginning to celebrate their newfound championship potential, the trade was rescinded, sending shockwaves through the basketball world. It was re

The Los Angeles Lakers backed out of a big trade last week due to medical concerns, and we know one former NBA player who was not surprised to see the deal fall through.

The Lakers' trade for center Mark Williams has been "rescinded" because of a "failure to satisfy a condition of the trade," the Lakers announced Saturday night.