Lakers acquire No. 56 pick from Bulls in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:56 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have secured the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by sending cash to the Chicago Bulls. This move follows their trade with the New York Knicks, in which they exchanged their No. 25 pick for guard Cameron Carr. Historically, the Lakers have been active in acquiring second-round picks, having previously traded for selections in past drafts. The draft is set to take place tonight at 8 PM ET on ESPN, where the Lakers will look to add an incoming rookie to their roster.
- •Lakers traded for No. 56 pick from Bulls.
- •They sent cash to complete the deal.
- •Earlier, they acquired guard Cameron Carr from Knicks.
- •Draft event scheduled for tonight at 8 PM ET.
- •Lakers have a history of trading for second-round picks.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have reportedly acquired a 2026 second-round draft pick
"The Lakers have reportedly acquired a pick in the second round of this year's NBA draft.
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