“The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin,” ESPN’s Shams 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 arrival of Marcus Smart.”

Veteran guard Marcus Smart will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after receiving a contract buyout from the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

After signing free agent Marcus Smart, the Lakers waived another guard after parting ways with veteran Shake Milton.

Marcus Smart, former Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time All-Defensive First Team honoree, reportedly plans to join Los Angeles.

Having acquired a starting center in Deandre Ayton and a long-range shooting threat in Jake LaRavia, the team has been looking to beef up on defense. And it seems they'll be landing a DPOY for that role. Shams Charania announced that he'll sign for the Lakers following his contract buyout.

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving guard Jordan Goodwin, according to Shams Charania, in a move to clear up cap space for the arrival of Marcus Smart. Goodwin had a $2.3 million contract for the upcoming season,

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign veteran Marcus Smart on a two-year deal. Here is the latest on the offseason move.

When the Los Angeles Lakers paired Luka Doncic with LeBron James last season, the biggest question surrounding the roster was whether it could hang on the defensive end. James was once a defensive force;