Gone are the excited television segments likening the dynamic duo to all-time Lakers pairings and laying the groundwork for a victory parade through the streets of Los Angeles. They've given way to something a bit more sobering.

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After the loss, Lakers All-Star LeBron James accepted blame due to a turnover that granted Bulls guard Josh Giddey the opportunity to win the game on a miraculous three-pointer. With the Lakers up comfortably, James accepted blame for their epic fourth-quarter collapse, per SB Nation’s Jacob Rude.

Jordan Goodwin agreed to a standard two-year NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, ensuring the reserve two-way guard will be eligible for the NBA postseason. The Lakers waived Cam Reddish to make room for Goodwin,

The Lakers sign guard Jordan Goodwin for the rest of the season after he used up his allotted days with the team on a two-way contract as of Wednesday.

With the Lakers badly needing guard depth, they called up Jordan Goodwin from the G League, and head coach JJ Redick likes what he has seen from him.

Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin, who was recently called up from the G League, will now be eligible to play for the team during the playoffs.

To make room for Goodwin’s two-year contract, and make him playoff eligible, the Lakers will waive sixth-year wing Cam Reddish.

Source: x.com This is the 19th and final game for Jordan Goodwin on the active list. The Lakers will need to convert the Two-Way contract for Goodwin to be eligible for the remaining regular season games and postseason.