Latest News About Jordan Goodwin Lakers

Here are the latest updates on Jordan Goodwin and his situation with the Lakers.

• Jordan Goodwin has been a two-way guard for the Lakers, with updates in early 2025 confirming his injury status and return timeline after an ankle sprain. That ankle injury sidelined him for a game against the Clippers, but coaches indicated the issue was not serious and he was expected to return. This suggests he remained in the Lakers’ plans as a depth piece when healthy.[1]

• In February 2025, reports indicated Goodwin had been signed to a two-way contract earlier in the season and contributed in the G League as needed, highlighting his role as a energetic defender and floor spacer off the bench. The Lakers were still weighing roster moves around him as they pursued playoff eligibility considerations for two-way players.[2][3]

• By late March 2025, there were reports that Lakers moved to convert Goodwin to a standard contract to ensure playoff eligibility, with roster adjustments including waiving Cam Reddish to create space. This move underscored Goodwin’s growing importance to the rotation and the Lakers’ willingness to invest in him for the postseason.[3]

• Mid/late March 2025, Sportskeeda and other outlets discussed whether Goodwin would remain with the Lakers beyond his two-way setup, noting his improvements (notably his 3-point shooting in a small sample) and questioning his contract status going into the playoffs.[4]

• Throughout the period, various outlets emphasized Goodwin’s identity as a defensive-minded guard whose energy helped the Lakers’ second unit, with quotes from players and analysts highlighting his role and potential for playoff contributions.[5][9]

If you want, I can pull the very latest itemized timeline (injury status, contract status, and playoff eligibility) from the most recent sources and provide direct citations. I can also summarize how his role might evolve in the remainder of the season and into 2025-26.