The Lakers have reportedly waived guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin in order to be able to sign Marcus Smart once Smart clears waivers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially waived veteran guard Shake Milton in a move to clear cap space for the signing of Marcus Smart, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Milton’s $3 million contract for the 2025–26 season was set to become fully guaranteed, but the Lakers acted swiftly, making the decision to part ways before the deadline.

In a move first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday, Los Angeles waived the guard in an effort to clear financial space to add Marcus Smart. Milton's $3 million contract for the 2025-26 campaign was set to become fully guaranteed on Sunday had the Purple and Gold not moved on from him.

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced Saturday that they have requested waivers on guard Shake Milton, ending his brief tenure with the team after 30 appearances during the 2024–25 season.

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,