SEPTEMBER 6: The Lakers have formally signed Goodwin, the crew introduced in a press launch. After signing and waiving Alex Fudge, the membership is now again to a full 21-man offseason roster.
SEPTEMBER 3: Free agent guard Jordan Goodwin has agreed to signal with the Lakers, in keeping with veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes (Twitter hyperlink).
Haynes describes it as a “camp deal” for Goodwin, which suggests the contract will probably be non-guaranteed and definitely worth the veteran’s minimal. It’ll doubtless embody Exhibit 9 language and probably Exhibit 10 language too, although that hasn’t been confirmed.
Goodwin, who will flip 26 in October, spent the primary half of the 2023/24 season with the Suns earlier than being despatched to Brooklyn as a part of the three-team commerce that landed Royce O’Neale in Phoenix. After being waived by the Nets, the previous Saint Louis standout inked a 10-day contract after which a two-way cope with the Grizzlies, ending the season in Memphis.
In complete, Goodwin appeared in 57 video games for the Suns and Grizzlies, averaging 6.5 factors, 4.4 rebounds, and a couple of.7 assists in 18.5 minutes per contest. His capturing effectivity dropped off considerably, nonetheless, as he made simply 36.9% of his area aim makes an attempt, together with 29.8% of his three-pointers.
Goodwin beforehand appeared in 64 video games for the Wizards from 2021-23, averaging 6.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and a couple of.6 APG in 17.4 MPG, with a capturing line of .444/.319/.768.
The Lakers have a full 15-man commonplace roster, with all three of their two-way slots stuffed, so the membership would wish to commerce or waive a type of gamers with the intention to create a path for Goodwin to earn a daily season roster spot. For what it’s price, if he indicators an Exhibit 10 contract, Goodwin could be eligible to be transformed to a two-way deal previous to opening night time.
