Cameron Carr traded to Lakers after being selected in NBA draft

Cameron Carr, a former Tennessee guard, was selected by the New York Knicks with the No. 24 pick in the NBA draft on June 24, 2026, and has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Carr played two seasons at Tennessee before transferring to Baylor, where he earned accolades in the Big 12, including Newcomer of the Year. He averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists during his time at Baylor. The Lakers had also drafted Dalton Knecht from Tennessee in the first round as the No. 17 overall pick. Carr joins a Lakers roster looking to enhance its performance following recent roster changes.

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