Los Angeles Lakers Waive Recent Grizzlies Guard

The Los Angeles Lakers have released another guard in preparation to acquire Marcus Smart

Apr 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) guard Jordan Goodwin (30) and forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

After a back-and-forth stint with the Memphis Grizzlies over a year ago, 26-year-old guard Jordan Goodwin is on the move again.

Goodwin began the 2023-24 season with the Phoenix Suns before he was traded to and subsequently waived by the Brooklyn Nets just after the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline. From there, he landed with the Memphis Grizzlies, signing a two-way deal to close out the season playing for both the mainstay roster and the Memphis Hustle.

Jordan Goodwin earned an #NBACallUp to the @lakers and eventually signed a full-time contract with the Purple & Gold! 👏

The 6’5” swingman posted six 10+ point games and averaged 8.6 PPG in five games as a starter. pic.twitter.com/9LW6HkOi6k

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 8, 2025

Over the offseason, Goodwin signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers before being waived prior to the start of the regular season and signing with the South Bay Lakers. He spent ample time there before ultimately signing another two-way contract with Los Angeles a year after doing so in Memphis.

The point guard played 29 games for the Lakers, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 44 percent shooting from the field and 38 percent shooting from 3 He appeared in four of the five Lakers’ playoff games, but didn't make much noise.

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

Now, he's set to look for a new team over the offseason. Los Angeles waived both Goodwin and Shake Milton Sunday evening to make room for former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart, who is set to clear waivers and sign with the Lakers after agreeing to a buyout with the Washington Wizards.

Goodwin is ineligible for a two-way contract with four years of service under his belt. That could make his team search more difficult, though he's expected to draw interest from several teams.

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