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, 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.
- •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.
- 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
"Ahead of his unofficial NBA debut at the California Classic, Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr signs his rookie contract.
"The Lakers and Cameron Carr have reportedly agreed to a rookie contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:24 AMLakers have signed Cameron Carr to rookie contract
The Lakers and Cameron Carr have reportedly agreed to a rookie contract.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:43 AMFirst-round pick Cameron Carr signs Lakers rookie contract
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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