Lakers sign first-round pick Cameron Carr ahead of summer league debut

Baylor guard inks rookie deal before California Classic.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 31 min read

What happened: The Lakers signed first-round draft pick Cameron Carr to his standard rookie contract, the team announced Thursday. The 6-foot-5 guard out of Baylor arrived in Los Angeles after the club moved up one spot to No. 24 in a cash trade with the New York Knicks. Carr is set to make his unofficial NBA debut in summer league play beginning Friday in San Francisco.

Why it matters: Carr was not the frontcourt help many expected the Lakers to chase, but they addressed the middle separately by adding Walker Kessler to pair with Luka Doncic. Locking in the guard on a rookie deal gives Los Angeles a young, long-limbed perimeter piece to develop around its established core heading into the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Carr averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists at Baylor last season. He measured a 7-foot wingspan and 8-8 standing reach at the combine, where he posted 30 points and seven rebounds on 6-for-12 three-point shooting in the five-on-five scrimmage.

What to watch: Watch how Carr performs in San Francisco summer league games and whether his shooting and length translate into a rotation role for the Lakers.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-07-03T01:59:19.623893+00:00

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