The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly waiving Jordan Goodwin to free up money to sign Marcus Smart in free agency.

The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Jordan Goodwin shortly after releasing Shake Milton to clear space for the arrival of Marcus Smart, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Marcus Smart is projected to join the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting lineup, assuming he does in fact sign a contract as expected, according to Lakers insider Jovan Buha.

When the Los Angeles Lakers paired Luka Doncic with LeBron James last season, the biggest question surrounding the roster was whether it could hang on the defensive end. James was once a defensive force;