Goodwin joined the Lakers midway through and was a solid piece. He started five of the 29 games he played for the purple and gold, and he also appeared in a handful of playoff games. With the Lakers, Goodwin averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc.

The Lakers continue to make adjustments to their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season, hoping to remain a leading player in the Western Conference.

The LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns all seem to have the same desires this offseason. All three teams were in the need of a caliber center and

However, Charania’s well-respected co-worker, Bobby Marks, wisely pointed out that the Lakers need to clear space if they want to use the $5.1 million bi-annual exception to land Smart. The Lakers took a step in the right direction on Sunday by cutting ties with a recently acquired 6-foot-5 guard.