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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

Lakers acquire No. 56 pick from Bulls in 2026 NBA Draft
Summary

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.

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What We Know
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers' target in second round of NBA draft revealed
  • 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers have reportedly acquired a 2026 second-round draft pick
What they're saying
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The Lakers traded into the second round of the NBA draft because they reportedly had a specific player they wanted to take.

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The Lakers have reportedly acquired a pick in the second round of this year's NBA draft.

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Chicago BullsLos Angeles LakersNew York KnicksNBABasketball

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