The Phoenix Suns are obviously trying to turn a corner and start a new chapter, and they need a lot of help to make that happen.
They are officially in the post-Kevin Durant, post-Bradley Beal era, and they are looking to make the most of it.
On Wednesday, Shams Charania reported that the Suns had claimed former Lakers player Jordan Goodwin off of free agency waivers.
“Goodwin, waived by the Lakers to create roster space for Marcus Smart, is a gritty, upside pickup for the Suns backcourt,” Charania wrote.
The Phoenix Suns have claimed former Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin off free agency waivers, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin, waived by the Lakers to create roster space for Marcus Smart, is a gritty, upside pickup for the Suns backcourt. pic.twitter.com/SIMQXztpNi
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 23, 2025
Goodwin was in Phoenix before, averaging 5.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists during his 40 games with them in 2023-24.
Last season, he spent all his time with the Lakers, producing 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists with an average of 18.7 minutes on the court.
Goodwin didn’t do a lot, but fans liked what they saw from him.
They especially liked his attitude and drive, because Goodwin was a player always looking for a fight.
He was aggressive and pushed himself hard, which are characteristics the Suns want to see a lot more of in 2025-26.
Playing for the Suns could give Goodwin even more chances to show what he can do.
He was fighting for time when he was with the Lakers, and it’s hard to get a lot of minutes on the court when so much is devoted to stars like LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.
The Suns, on the other hand, are basically starting over.
They want to win a lot, of course, but they also want to give their stars room to grow and develop, especially now that they don’t have Durant and Beal.
If he handles his time in Phoenix well, Goodwin can flourish.
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