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The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Baylor guard Cameron Carr, who was initially drafted by the New York Knicks with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center.
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The third-team All-Big 12 selection averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season.
The Lakers moved up one spot, sending the 25th overall pick and cash considerations to the Knicks. Los Angeles picked Spain guard Sergio De Larrea, the Spanish Super Tournament MVP for New York.
The Lakers have not drafted in the first round since 2024. They drafted Lachlan Olbrich in the second round last year, but he was sent to the Chicago Bulls.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after h is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after he is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
AJ Dybantsa is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.
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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos
NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at…
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