Cameron Carr traded to Lakers after being selected in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
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.
- •Cameron Carr drafted No. 24 by Knicks, traded to Lakers
- •Carr played for Tennessee from 2023-25, then transferred to Baylor
- •At Baylor, he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year
- •Dalton Knecht also drafted by Lakers from Tennessee at No. 17
- •NBA draft began on June 24, 2026, in Brooklyn
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