What happened: Cameron Carr said last week that he wants to establish defensive consistency and prove he can be a positive on that end of the floor. He described the goal as being a consistent defender who can step up and guard multiple positions while making life easier for his teammates.

Why it matters: For a rookie, defense is the most reliable path to early minutes, and Carr is framing his identity around it before the 2026-27 season. The emphasis complements an offseason in which his shot has drawn praise and adding strength became the stated priority, sketching a two-way profile rather than a scoring-only one.

What to watch: Summer league play resumes Sunday, when Carr can start backing the talk with multi-position defensive reps. Adou Thiero, who was limping after a hard fall and was checked by a trainer before halftime, said he feels good and expects to be ready to return Sunday as well.