Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Fills stat sheet but shoots poorly
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Goodwin racked up 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 loss to Portland.
Goodwin posted a solid line and took advantage of his spot start in this regular-season finale, but the fact that he needed 14 shots to score 12 points isn't encouraging by any means. Goodwin should return to a bench role when the Lakers start their playoff run against the Timberwolves on Saturday. He averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 29 regular-season appearances (five starts) in 2024-25.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Cleared to play
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Goodwin (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
As expected, Goodwin has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in the regular-season finale. He may even start, as the Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle), LeBron James (groin) and Luka Doncic (quadriceps).
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Likely to play Sunday
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Goodwin is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right plantar fasciitis, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The probable tag suggests Goodwin should play Sunday, but a decision on his status won't be made until the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff Sunday. It wouldn't be surprising to see him handle a sizable workload in the regular-season finale since the Lakers will rest most of their rotation regulars.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Gets standard deal
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Goodwin and the Lakers agreed to a standard contract Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Goodwin, who was previously on a two-way contract, will claim an open roster spot after the Lakers waived Cam Reddish. Goodwin has made the most of his time with the Lakers, averaging 6.4 points while shooting 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Not starting vs. Chicago
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Goodwin is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The Lakers will be close to full strength in this matchup, so Goodwin will return to his regular role off the bench. Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will start in the backcourt, meaning Goodwin's fantasy appeal will be close to minimal in this contest.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Records four steals
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Goodwin finished Wednesday's 120-108 victory over the Nuggets with eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals in 26 minutes.
Goodwin didn't have much success offensively but made up for it on the defensive end -- this was his fifth career game with at least four steals. The Lakers are shorthanded these days, and Goodwin will remain on the streaming radar for the short term. Over his last seven games, Goodwin has averaged 8.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Starting vs. Denver
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Goodwin is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Goodwin is one of several non-regular starters who will be part of the first unit in this contest, as the Lakers will be very shorthanded due to rest and injuries. Goodwin will be making his first start of the season, though he's coming off a solid 17-point showing versus Brooklyn earlier this week on Monday, March 10.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Scores season-high 17 points
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Goodwin contributed 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.
Goodwin notched a season-high 17 points, stepping up for a shorthanded Los Angeles roster -- LeBron James (groin), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (knee) all sat this game out. Given how well he fared Monday, Goodwin is worth a look in deeper fantasy formats until the Lakers get some reinforcements back.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Off injury report
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Goodwin (ankle) is not on the Lakers' injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Goodwin missed the Lakers' last three games while tending to a sprained right ankle, and it appears he has progressed enough in his recovery to be available for Saturday's bout. Goodwin is averaging 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals over 16.9 minutes per game this season, though he could see a decent amount of playing time in his return due to the absence of Rui Hachimura (knee).
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Ruled out against New York
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Goodwin (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Goodwin will miss a third straight game Thursday, as the Lakers newcomer continues to nurse a sprained right ankle. The defensive-minded guard has made an impact during his short time in Los Angeles, but with him on the mend, the team likely spread his minutes out to Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and Dalton Knecht.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Ruled out Sunday
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Goodwin has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to a Grade 1 right ankle sprain, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Goodwin will miss Sunday's rematch with the Clippers after injuring his ankle late in the second half of Friday's 106-102 win. The two-way combo guard had averaged 3.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 14.2 minutes per contest in his last five outings. With Austin Reaves (calf) also sidelined Sunday, the Lakers could look to Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent and Shake Milton to pick up more minutes out of the backcourt.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Efficient off bench in win
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Goodwin tallied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two steals, one rebound and one assist in 13 minutes in Thursday's 111-102 win over the Timberwolves.
Goodwin provided a spark in limited minutes, scoring at all three levels in Thursday's win. The 26-year-old has been a solid bench contributor for the Lakers since signing a two-way contract on Feb. 7. He could see an increase in minutes if Rui Hachimura (knee) is forced to miss time, but otherwise is likely to retain the same reserve role for the rest of the season.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Provides boost off bench in win
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Goodwin tallied 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist in 22 minutes Monday in the Lakers' 132-113 win over the Jazz.
Goodwin has now turned in two quality performances off the bench in a row since signing a two-way deal with the Lakers, as he had previously recorded 10 points, four rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes in Saturday's 124-117 win over the Pacers. The 26-year-old looks to be firmly ahead of Shake Milton in the backcourt pecking order, as Milton didn't check into Monday's game until the Lakers held a 32-point lead with 7:47 remaining in the fourth quarter. Even so, Goodwin is probably more likely to fall out of the rotation entirely than maintain a 20-plus-minute role moving forward. In addition to the Lakers limiting minutes for several key regulars Monday due to the blowout nature of the game, Goodwin benefited from the continued absence of Dalton Knecht (personal), who could absorb nearly all of Goodwin's playing time once he's cleared to play again.
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Jordan Goodwin: Nets two-way deal
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Goodwin agreed to a two-way contract with the Lakers on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The 26-year-old guard has seen NBA action in each of the previous three seasons, but he had spent the entire 2024-25 campaign with the G League's South Bay Lakers, averaging 13.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 24.0 minutes per game across 17 appearances. Goodwin will be eligible to move between the NBA and G League on his two-way deal, though he'll likely continue to see the bulk of his playing time with South Bay.
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Jordan Goodwin: Let go by LAL
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The Lakers waived Goodwin on Friday.
Goodwin was waived and will likely join the club's G League affiliate -- the South Bay Lakers -- unless another team picks him up. The 25-year-old spent time with both the Grizzlies and Suns last year, during which he appeared in 57 regular-season games and averaged 6.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 18.5 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Doesn't play Sunday
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Goodwin (hamstring) didn't play in Sunday's 118-114 preseason loss to the Suns.
Goodwin missed a second straight game to open the preseason as he continues to nurse a hamstring injury. A timetable for his return remains unclear, but his next opportunity to suit up is Thursday in Milwaukee.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Doesn't feature Friday
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Goodwin (hamstring) didn't play in Friday's 124-107 preseason loss to the Timberwolves.
Goodwin has been dealing with a hamstring issue, so it wasn't surprising to see him being held out of the preseason opener. His next chance to play will come against the Suns on Sunday, but it wouldn't be shocking if he sits a few more games in preseason. Goodwin is on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Lakers and is competing for a regular-season roster spot.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Held out of practice
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Goodwin didn't participate during Tuesday's practice due to a hamstring issue, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Goodwin is on an Exhibit 10 deal, which allows him the opportunity to compete for a regular-season roster spot. However, the 25-year-old guard could miss significant time in training camp due to his hamstring issue.
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Grizzlies' Jordan Goodwin: Racks up 17 boards in loss
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Goodwin registered 23 points (7-23 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 17 rebounds, three assists and four steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 123-120 loss to the Lakers.
Goodwin blew past his previous career best with 19 rebounds the last time he suited up Tuesday's versus San Antonio, and he nearly matched that mark Friday against the Lakers. He's notched double-digit rebounds in five of his past seven games, providing surprising production on the boards given his role as a 6-foot-3 point guard. In addition, Goodwin's 23 points Friday were a career high, and he's certainly making a case to be a big part of the Grizzlies' rotation next year after working on a two-way contract during the latter portion of the current campaign.
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Grizzlies' Jordan Goodwin: Double-doubles in win
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Goodwin finished with 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 111-101 win over the Bucks.
Goodwin has scored in double digits in two of his last three appearances, and he seems to have carved a role off the bench on a depleted Memphis team that doesn't have much to play for in the final 10 days of the regular season. He could be a streaming option in deep formats, but other than that, his bench role doesn't provide a lot of upside.
