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Los Angeles Lakers Release 4-Year NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 10:44 PM ET

Jordan Goodwin appeared in 29 games (five starts) for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season.

On Sunday night, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Lakers have now waived the 26-year-old.

Via Charania : "The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart."

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 21, 2025

Goodwin has played part of four seasons in the NBA for the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies and Lakers.

His career averages are 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 41.0% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 150 games.

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks: "Jordan Goodwin has 4 years of service

He is ineligible to sign a Two-Way (3 years or less)

His contract contains no guaranteed triggers during the 2025-26 season (outside of 1/7 guaranteed date).

Waiver claim order is based on 2024-25 regular season standings in reverse order."

Jordan Goodwin has 4 years of service

He is ineligible to sign a Two-Way (3 years or less)

His contract contains no guaranteed triggers during the 2025-26 season (outside of 1/7 guaranteed date).

Waiver claim order is based on 2024-25 regular season standings in reverse…
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 21, 2025

The Lakers finished the 2024-25 season as the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record.

They lost to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Goodwin could be an intriguing addition to many teams around the league.

Via Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation: "Lakers roster now:

Reaves
Smart
Vincent
Bronny
Knecht

Luka
LeBron
Rui
LaRavia
Vando
Thiero

Ayton
Hayes
Kleber"

Lakers roster now:

Reaves
Smart
Vincent
Bronny
Knecht

Luka
LeBron
Rui
LaRavia
Vando
Thiero

Ayton
Hayes
Kleber
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) July 21, 2025