CHICAGO — The Lakers are converting Jordan Goodwin to a standard NBA contract after the two-way guard cemented himself in the team’s rotation. To create the roster spot for Goodwin, the Lakers will waive sixth-year wing Cam Reddish. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported that the Lakers are sign ing Goodwin to a two-year contract with a player option for the 2025-26 season, making Goodwin eligible for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. The Lakers’ Wednesday road win over the Indiana Pacers was the final game Goodwin was eligible for as part of his two-way contract. Goodwin, 26, has become a key rotation player for the Lakers since signing a two-way deal with the franchise on Feb. 7. He’s averaged 6.4 points (47% shooting, 41% on 3-pointers), 3.9 rebounds (1.5 offensive rebounds) and 1.4 assists in 19 games with the Lakers. More to come on this story. Related Articles Lakers edge Pacers on LeBron James’ buzzer-beating tip-in to end skid Lakers’ LeBron James addresses confrontation with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Lakers seek to recapture defensive identity amid skid Luka Doncic takes responsibility for Lakers’ communication drop-off in loss to Magic Lakers fall to Magic, beginning trip with 3rd straight loss ...read more read less