Suns claim Jordan Goodwin off waivers after Lakers cut him loose

Charania on the Suns picking up Goodwin:

Goodwin was a part of the Bradley Beal trade, coming from the Washington Wizards in 2023. The 6’3 guard struggled offensive, shooting 28.8% from beyond the arc on 2 attempts per game in 40 games. His defense intensity was no questioned, but Goodwin’s offensive game left a lot to be desired. Then General manager James Jones flipped Goodwin in a three-team trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets, while Phoenix received Royce O’Neale in return.

Nets waived Goodwin, and he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies, appearing in his 17 games doubling his point total to 10.0 points and 4.5 assists. The shooting percentages were still below averaged but the pieces were coming together for the young guard. Despite the strong end to 2023-2024 season, Goodwin was left unsigned midway through last season.

The Lakers would sign him to a two-way contract in February, but after shooting 38.2% from 3 on 2.3 attempts per game, the franchise would give him a standard NBA contract a month later. Goodwin was looked to be a key piece in Los Angeles next season but soon found himself again without a team. The Suns will certainly take advantage of getting a young guard like Goodwin as a cheap option to be crucial part of their rotation in 2025.