The Los Angeles Lakers have begun making roster decisions ahead of the playoffs.
Following the LA Lakers’ dramatic win over the Indiana Pacers, the team have made a roster decision, converting Jordan Goodwin from a two-way to a standard contract.
Goodwin had limited game time left on his previous deal, and the Lakers liked what they saw. Team legend James Worthy praised his toughness.
Shams Charania first reported the Lakers have made the decision to bring Goodwin on a standard deal, although it is bad news for one player.
The Lakers have made the decision to waive Cam Reddish, to make roster space for Goodwin.
The LA Lakers made roster space for Jordan Goodwin by cutting Cam Reddish. It is the second time the team has parted ways with him in 2025.
Reddish was traded away to the Charlotte Hornets as part of the deal for Mark Williams. The Lakers rescinded the deal, citing health concerns over the center.
This meant they retained their assets, Cam Reddish, Dalton Knecht and their 2031 first round pick.
While Dalton Knecht has gone onto play 20 games for the Lakers since the trade was rescinded, averaging 19 minutes per game, Reddish has barely featured.
Reddish has played just two games, during the recent road trip against the Nuggets and Bucks. He had played 31 games during the first half of the season.
Goodwin has played 19 games this season, averaging 6.4 points per game for the team, along with 3.9 rebounds.
Reddish was a first round pick in the NBA Draft for the Atlanta Hawks. He has been on the Lakers since 2023, following stints on the Knicks and Trail Blazers.
The decision to cut Cam Reddish to make space for Jordan Goodwin could be the first of two moves the team makes.
ESPN’s Bobby Marks explains the move ensures the Lakers are under the luxury apron.
He reported: “Reddish was on an expiring $2.4M contract. The Lakers are still well positioned below the 2nd apron to convert or sign another player(s) and remain under. They would need to create a roster spot.”
One possible move the Lakers could make is to cut underwhelming center Alex Len, to make space for two-way center Trey Jemison, who has made a positive impression as a depth option on the Lakers roster in recent months.
