The Suns have claimed Goodwin! He returns to Phoenix after being waived by the Lakers to make room for Smart.

On July 24, Beijing time, it was reported by renowned journalist Shams that the Suns officially claimed Jordan Goodwin. Previously, the Lakers waived Goodwin to create a roster spot for Smart. For the Suns' backcourt, he is a tough and promising addition.

Salary expert Marks noted that Goodwin had signed a $2.3 million contract with the Lakers, but only $25,000 was guaranteed. If he is not waived before January 7 next year, the remaining amount will be fully guaranteed. Clearly, this is a low-risk, high-value signing. For the Lakers, the $25,000 will be removed from their salary cap.

Earlier reports indicated that Goodwin became a key rotation player for Reddick towards the end of last season, playing in 29 games and participating in 4 playoff games. The Lakers waived both Goodwin and Milton to make room for new addition Marcus Smart. By waiving Goodwin and Milton, the Lakers were able to sign Smart using the biannual exception (2 years, $11 million).

Last season, Goodwin averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per regular season game, while averaging 0.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per playoff game. For Goodwin, the Suns are also a familiar team, as he played 40 games for them in the 2023-24 season, averaging 5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.

After claiming Goodwin, the Suns' roster consists of 14+3, with 14 on the main roster and 3 on two-way contracts—

Main roster (14 players): Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, Mark Williams, Maruachi, Richards, Ryan Dunn, Gillespie, Hayes-Davis, Iguodala, Fleming, Goodwin.

Two-way contracts (3 players): Bria, Huntley, Rivers.