LA Lakers fans are celebrating general manager Rob Pelinka's decision to withdraw from a trade for Mark Williams, who is now facing a serious injury that could sideline him for the entire first-round playoff series against the OKC Thunder. Williams, who has struggled with foot issues since entering the NBA in 2022, is currently dealing with left foot soreness after a stress reaction last month. The Suns acquired him last summer, where he played 60 games, averaging 11.7 points and 8.0 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game. Pelinka's decision to rescind the trade, which would have sent Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and draft picks to the Charlotte Hornets, is being praised by fans who feel the Lakers dodged a bullet. With Williams listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Thunder, the Suns face a critical moment in their playoff run, while also needing to consider Williams' status as a restricted free agent this offseason.