{"id":288,"date":"2025-07-24T16:55:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.osteodomicile.com\/?p=288"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:21:39","slug":"suns-claim-former-lakers-guard-off-waivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.osteodomicile.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/suns-claim-former-lakers-guard-off-waivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Suns Claim Former Lakers Guard Off Waivers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Phoenix Suns<\/a> are obviously trying to turn a corner and start a new chapter, and they need a lot of help to make that happen.<\/p>\n

They are officially in the post-Kevin Durant, post-Bradley Beal era, and they are looking to make the most of it.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Shams Charania reported that the Suns had claimed former Lakers player Jordan Goodwin off of free agency waivers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGoodwin, waived by the Lakers to create roster space for Marcus Smart, is a gritty, upside pickup for the Suns backcourt,\u201d Charania wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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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<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Goodwin didn\u2019t do a lot, but fans liked what they saw from him.<\/p>\n

They especially liked his attitude and drive, because Goodwin was a player always looking for a fight.<\/p>\n

He was aggressive and pushed himself hard, which are characteristics the Suns want to see a lot more of in 2025-26.<\/p>\n

Playing for the Suns could give Goodwin even more chances to show what he can do.<\/p>\n

He was fighting for time when he was with the Lakers, and it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The Suns, on the other hand, are basically starting over.<\/p>\n

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\u2019t have Durant and Beal.<\/p>\n

If he handles his time in Phoenix well, Goodwin can flourish.<\/p>\n

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