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Cameron Carr signs rookie contract with Lakers ahead of summer league

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:43 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Cameron Carr signs rookie contract with Lakers ahead of summer league
Summary

Cameron Carr, the Lakers' first-round pick, signed his rookie contract ahead of his debut at the California Classic. The 6-foot-5 guard was selected 24th overall after a trade with the New York Knicks. His four-year contract is expected to be around $16.9 million, pending team options in the last two seasons. Carr previously averaged 18.9 points at Baylor and is inspired by his father, Chris Carr, who played in the NBA.

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  • •Carr signed his rookie contract on July 3, 2026.
  • •He was drafted 24th overall after a trade with the Knicks.
  • •Carr averaged 18.9 points per game last season at Baylor.
  • •His father, Chris Carr, played six seasons in the NBA.
  • •Carr will compete in summer league games starting July 4.
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  • 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — No. 24 overall pick Cameron Carr signs rookie contract with Lakers
  • 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have signed Cameron Carr to rookie contract
  • 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — First-round pick Cameron Carr signs Lakers rookie contract
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Former Baylor guard Cameron Carr, the 24th pick in the 2026 NBA draft, has signed his rookie contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Ahead of his unofficial NBA debut at the California Classic, Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signs his rookie contract.

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The Lakers and Cameron Carr have reportedly agreed to a rookie contract.

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