The Los Angeles Lakers are 4-6 in their last 10 games but still sit in 4th place in the Western Conference with 10 games to play before the playoffs begin.
This rough 10-game stretch is primarily due to an injury bug that kept the bulk of their starting five in flux. Because of this, the Lakers have made a roster move as they prepare for a deep playoff run.
Los Angeles Lakers Converting Jordan Goodwin To NBA Contract
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Lakers are converting two-way Jordan Goodwin to a standard NBA contract so that he is playoff-eligible.
The Los Angeles Lakers are converting two-way Jordan Goodwin to a standard NBA contract, making him playoff eligible, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin has emerged as a key reserve for JJ Redick, averaging 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 20.5 minutes while shooting 41% from 3. pic.twitter.com/q0DkDC8zA3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 27, 2025
During this injury stretch, Goodwin has become a key contributor for head coach JJ Redick and could become a valuable depth piece during the playoffs.
He is currently averaging 6.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game. He is also shooting 41% from behind the arc.
In order to make this move, Los Angeles is waiving small forward Cam Reddish. Reddish, a former first-round pick in 2019, is averaging just 3.2 points and 2.0 rebounds this season.
The Lakers take on the Bulls tonight in Chicago at 5:00 PM PT.