The Phoenix Suns have claimed former Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin, waived by the Lakers to create roster space for Marcus Smart, is a gritty, upside pickup for the Suns backcourt. pic.twitter.com/SIMQXztpNi

The former Los Angeles Lakers guard is going to be playing for a Western Conference rival this season after getting claimed.

The Lakers waived Goodwin on July 20 to help pave the way for the team to sign Marcus Smart. Goodwin played in 29 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 43.8 percent from the floor and a career-high 38.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Last season, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick wanted his players to play like "banshees" on defense. Now, they've released one of the most aggressive banshees from last season.

Jordan Goodwin appeared in 29 games (five starts) for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season. On Sunday night, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the new