Last season, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick wanted his players to play like "banshees" on defense. Now, they've released one of the most aggressive banshees from last season.

Goodwin was waived by the Lakers Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Goodwin will have to explore opportunities elsewhere after being waived to create space for the Lakers' recent addition, Marcus Smart.

Earlier Sunday, Los Angeles waived 28-year-old guard Shake Milton, who spent 30 games with the Lakers in 2024–25 after being acquired from the Nets. Milton's $3 million salary was set to become guaranteed before the move, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Smart, who cleared waivers after reaching a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards, signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers, sources previously told ESPN. L.A. waived guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin to have access to the biannual exception to sign Smart,

Fans Respond to Lakers' Decision to Cut Shake Milton originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers made waves on Sunday when they opted to cut the $3 million contract of reserve shooting guard Shake Milton,

The Los Angeles Lakers had to waive two guards, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton, to make room for Marcus Smart.