{"id":14412,"date":"2025-07-22T21:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/14412\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T21:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:58:08","slug":"nba-world-reacts-to-los-angeles-lakers-releasing-4-year-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/14412\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Releasing 4-Year Player"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jordan Goodwin spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. <\/p>\n

He had averages of 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 29 games. <\/p>\n

This week, the Lakers waived the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n

Via ESPN’s Shams Charania (on July 20):<\/a> “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.”<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Many people reacted to the news on social media. <\/p>\n

@LakersLead: “Nooooo”<\/p>\n

@Fullcourtpass: “Looks like no trade coming for the Lakers”<\/p>\n

Jake Weinbach: “Lakers valued Goodwin but cutting him seemed to be the easiest pathway toward clearing space for Smart. Another contending team in need of backcourt depth should pick him up.”<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) defends Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images \/ David Banks-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

@SportsMatt12: “The Lakers were the 3 seed in the West last season. They lost DFS, Markieff Morris, Jordan Goodwin, and Shake Milton.<\/p>\n

They added Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero.<\/p>\n

I think that\u2019s easily a trade I make. The Lakers got better.”<\/p>\n

Tony Jones: “Jordan Goodwin is going to have a big market”<\/p>\n

@Chase_OnX: “Hate to see Goody go but we need Smart. We need his defense. <\/p>\n

Show goes on.”<\/p>\n

@HoodieNaz_: “he needs to be picked up he\u2019s too good to not have a job”<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) reacts against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images \/ Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Goodwin has also spent time with the Grizzlies, Suns and Wizards over four seasons. <\/p>\n