“Jordan Goodwin was good last year, and they had to waive him to get Marcus Smart, who’s played like 40 games in the last two years,” Lowe said. “There is a universe, and I’m not saying that we’re going to live in this universe — the Lakers certainly don’t want to — where Jordan Goodwin is as good next season as Marcus Smart. He was good.”

The Los Angeles Lakers solidified their perimeter defense when they signed Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal. Smart agreed to a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, which allowed the Lakers to sign the former Boston Celtics guard.

Shortly after signing Marcus Smart, the Lakers moved their attention to trading Dalton Knecht, only to be dealt with bad news.

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Shake Milton, sources tell ESPN. Milton's $3 million contract for next season would have become fully guaranteed today. Lakers are clearing space for signing of Marcus Smart.