Social media reacts to Lakers voiding Mark Williams trade: 'It's just to distract us from the PlayStation Network going down for 24 hours with no explanation'
The concerns about Mark Williams' past health issues became a reality when the Los Angeles Lakers decided to void the trade with the Charlotte Hornets involving Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a first-round pick. JJ Redick will now have to rely on Jaxson Hayes as the starting center and the team could potentially add a center from the buyout market.
See below the social media reactions to the Lakers' decision to void the deal, with some users sharing hilarious conspiracy theories.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Social media reacts to Lakers voiding Mark Williams trade: 'It's just to distract us from the PlayStation Network going down for 24 hours with no explanation'
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