The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving guard Jordan Goodwin, according to Shams Charania, in a move to clear up cap space for the arrival of Marcus Smart. Goodwin

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A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

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The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing in Marcus Smart, according to multiple reports. But to do so, they need to clear some cap space. That meant that on Sunday, they waived Shake Milton, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Milton joined the Lakers midway through last season and played 11.5 minutes per game.