Goodwin was waived by the Lakers Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Goodwin will have to explore opportunities elsewhere after being waived to create space for the Lakers' recent addition, Marcus Smart.

The NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824 million.

Why Zach Lowe is wondering if the Lakers were better off with their young prospect instead of signing veteran Marcus Smart. After watching the Los Angeles Lakers sign veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal, NBA analyst Zach Lowe wonders if they gave up too soon on Jordan Goodwin.

“The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin,” Charania reported. “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 the arrival of Marcus Smart.”