Cameron Carr shines as Lakers debut in summer league loss to Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Cameron Carr, selected 24th overall by the Lakers, showcased his abilities in the California Classic summer league despite a 104-72 loss to the Warriors. Carr scored 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting, including hitting five three-pointers. The game highlighted his readiness for the NBA after having transferred from Tennessee to Baylor, where he averaged 18.9 points last season. The Lakers traded for Carr after he was originally chosen by the Knicks. He aims to complement the roster alongside Luka Dončić.
- •Carr scored 19 points in his summer league debut.
- •Lakers lost to Warriors 104-72 in California Classic.
- •He shot 7-for-15 from the field, 5-for-11 from three.
- •Carr was a third-team All-Big 12 player at Baylor.
- •Lakers acquired Carr through a trade with the Knicks.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers rookie Cameron Carr looks NBA-ready, despite summer league loss
"Cameron Carr, the No. 24 pick in the NBA draft, looks to be NBA-ready.
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