Lakers, Jordan Goodwin and Marcus Smart
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The Los Angeles Lakers' fanbase understood the move, in concept. On Sunday night, the Lakers waived guard Jordan Goodwin, who had been a fan favorite. The decision had to be made to clear salary space for Marcus Smart, who is expected to be signed once he clears waivers following his buyout from the Wizards.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the United States and one of the most popular sports teams in the world. The team’s star power stems from the high-profile players and owners, such as LeBron James,
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 new
Goodwin was waived by the Lakers Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Goodwin will have to explore opportunities elsewhere after being waived to create space for the Lakers' recent addition, Marcus Smart.