Getty JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers bolstered their defense and depth for the 2025-26 season with the signing of Marcus Smart. However, the move also meant the Lakers were forced to waive two players ,   Jordan Goodwin  and  Shake Milton, to create the necessary salary cap space  to sign the former Defensive Player of the Year. So, who should the Lakers target to fill out their roster? They are widely predicted to sign Gary Payton II , a former NBA