Goodwin finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.9 three-pointers and 0.4 blocks across 18.7 minutes per game in 29 regular-season appearances (five starts).
Goodwin didn't play in Game 5 of the club's 4-1 first-round series loss to Minnesota. During the series, he averaged 0.8 points and 1.3 rebounds across 8.0 minutes per game in four outings. The 26-year-old guard signed a one-year, two-way pact with the Lakers in February after starting the season with the G League's South Bay Lakers. However, the club converted it to a standard deal in March, which includes a team option for the 2025-26 campaign. Even if the Lakers choose not to exercise that option, Goodwin put together a solid audition for teams seeking additional backcourt depth. He shot a career-high 38.2 percent from downtown, recording 43.8/38.2/81.8 shooting splits.
Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Fills stat sheet but shoots poorly
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Goodwin racked up 12 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 loss to Portland.
Goodwin posted a solid line and took advantage of his spot start in this regular-season finale, but the fact that he needed 14 shots to score 12 points isn't encouraging by any means. Goodwin should return to a bench role when the Lakers start their playoff run against the Timberwolves on Saturday. He averaged 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in 29 regular-season appearances (five starts) in 2024-25.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Cleared to play
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Goodwin (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
As expected, Goodwin has been upgraded from probable to available and will play in the regular-season finale. He may even start, as the Lakers will be without Austin Reaves (ankle), LeBron James (groin) and Luka Doncic (quadriceps).
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Likely to play Sunday
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Goodwin is probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to right plantar fasciitis, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The probable tag suggests Goodwin should play Sunday, but a decision on his status won't be made until the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff Sunday. It wouldn't be surprising to see him handle a sizable workload in the regular-season finale since the Lakers will rest most of their rotation regulars.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Gets standard deal
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Goodwin and the Lakers agreed to a standard contract Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Goodwin, who was previously on a two-way contract, will claim an open roster spot after the Lakers waived Cam Reddish. Goodwin has made the most of his time with the Lakers, averaging 6.4 points while shooting 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.
Goodwin is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The Lakers will be close to full strength in this matchup, so Goodwin will return to his regular role off the bench. Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic will start in the backcourt, meaning Goodwin's fantasy appeal will be close to minimal in this contest.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Records four steals
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Goodwin finished Wednesday's 120-108 victory over the Nuggets with eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and four steals in 26 minutes.
Goodwin didn't have much success offensively but made up for it on the defensive end -- this was his fifth career game with at least four steals. The Lakers are shorthanded these days, and Goodwin will remain on the streaming radar for the short term. Over his last seven games, Goodwin has averaged 8.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Starting vs. Denver
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Goodwin is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Goodwin is one of several non-regular starters who will be part of the first unit in this contest, as the Lakers will be very shorthanded due to rest and injuries. Goodwin will be making his first start of the season, though he's coming off a solid 17-point showing versus Brooklyn earlier this week on Monday, March 10.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Scores season-high 17 points
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Goodwin contributed 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt), eight rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.
Goodwin notched a season-high 17 points, stepping up for a shorthanded Los Angeles roster -- LeBron James (groin), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (knee) all sat this game out. Given how well he fared Monday, Goodwin is worth a look in deeper fantasy formats until the Lakers get some reinforcements back.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Puts up six points in return
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Goodwin (ankle) recorded six points (2-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 16 minutes in Saturday's 111-101 loss to the Celtics.
Goodwin had missed the previous three games with a Grade 1 ankle sprain, but he slotted back into head coach JJ Redick's nine-man rotation Saturday and hit a pair of key triples in the process. The two-way player is eligible to be active in just 10 of the Lakers' remaining 20 games, but expect him to be a regular on the second unit in the short term while Los Angeles looks to replace LeBron James, who strained his groin Saturday and is expected to miss at least 1-to-2 weeks.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Off injury report
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Goodwin (ankle) is not on the Lakers' injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Goodwin missed the Lakers' last three games while tending to a sprained right ankle, and it appears he has progressed enough in his recovery to be available for Saturday's bout. Goodwin is averaging 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals over 16.9 minutes per game this season, though he could see a decent amount of playing time in his return due to the absence of Rui Hachimura (knee).
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Ruled out against New York
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Goodwin (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Goodwin will miss a third straight game Thursday, as the Lakers newcomer continues to nurse a sprained right ankle. The defensive-minded guard has made an impact during his short time in Los Angeles, but with him on the mend, the team likely spread his minutes out to Gabe Vincent, Shake Milton and Dalton Knecht.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Iffy for Thursday
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Goodwin (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Goodwin has missed the last two games for the Lakers with a sprained right ankle. However, he may be able to return to the floor against the Knicks, which would give Los Angeles some depth in the backcourt. Goodwin has played eight games for his new team, averaging 6.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Unavailable for Tuesday
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Goodwin (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Goodwin will miss his second straight game since being diagnosed with a Grade 1 right ankle sprain. The team has yet to establish a clear timetable for his return, though it wouldn't be a surprise to see him miss another game or two while on the mend. Goodwin's next chance to return will arrive Thursday against the Knicks.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Ruled out Sunday
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Goodwin has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to a Grade 1 right ankle sprain, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Goodwin will miss Sunday's rematch with the Clippers after injuring his ankle late in the second half of Friday's 106-102 win. The two-way combo guard had averaged 3.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 14.2 minutes per contest in his last five outings. With Austin Reaves (calf) also sidelined Sunday, the Lakers could look to Dalton Knecht, Gabe Vincent and Shake Milton to pick up more minutes out of the backcourt.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Doubtful to play Sunday
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Goodwin (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Goodwin suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game against the Clippers, and he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest, as the doubtful tag suggests he might not be ready to return this weekend. This will shorten the Lakers' rotation even more, as Rui Hachimura (knee) is out and Austin Reaves (calf) is uncertain to play Sunday.
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Lakers' Jordan Goodwin: Suffers ankle injury
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Goodwin rolled his ankle late in Friday's game against the Clippers and was unable to play the final minutes of the contest, head coach JJ Redick told Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times.
Goodwin's ankle injury isn't expected to be serious, though it's uncertain if he'll be good to go Sunday. Goodwin's absence typically wouldn't affect many fantasy decisions since he usually has a minimal role in the Lakers' rotation. However, if he's able to recover quickly, Goodwin could see an uptick in opportunity due to Rui Hachimura (knee) being expected to be out at least a week and Austin Reaves slated to undergo an MRI on Saturday for a right calf injury.
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