Lakers make necessary roster cuts to acquire former DPOY

The Luka Doncic-ification of the Los Angeles Lakers continues to gather pace. Since the start of the summer, Rob Pelinka has added Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia to give Doncic the type of running mates he craves.

Next up is Marcus Smart, who ESPN's Shams Charania reported was signing a two-year $11 million deal with the franchise. Smart, 31, will provide tertiary playmaking, three-point shooting and elite on-ball defense. However, in order for the Lakers to make his addition official, they've had to cut two members of the roster.

On July 20, Charania reported that Los Angeles had parted ways with Jordan Goodwin. He followed Shake Milton through the Lakers' exit door.

“The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin,” Charania reported. “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 the arrival of Marcus Smart.”