What happened: The Lakers say Cameron Carr will not play in tonight's Las Vegas Summer League game against Dallas because of a right thumb contusion. Carr, the rookie the Lakers acquired on draft night, has been part of the team's summer league rotation.

Why it matters: The sit-out interrupts an early stretch of minutes for the same Cameron Carr whose defensive mindset coach Ty Abbott has praised as the franchise evaluates him ahead of the 2026-27 season. Summer league appearances carry added weight for players still building a case for regular-season rotation minutes.

What to watch: Watch for updates on Carr's thumb and his next appearance as the Lakers continue their Las Vegas Summer League slate.