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Lakers Announce Roster Decision on 1st-Rounder Cameron Carr

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to see rookie Cameron Carr on the floor in the regular season. What's next for him?

By Sean Deveney · HEAVY

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:05 AM

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The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned first-round rookie Cameron Carr to the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers.
Carr has not played in the regular season after dealing with an oblique injury.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick stated that Carr will receive opportunities once healthy as part of a deeper rotation.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have officially assigned rookie first-round draft pick Cameron Carr to their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers. Selected with the No. 24 overall pick, Carr has yet to make his regular-season NBA debut after being sidelined by an oblique injury sustained during the preseason.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick expressed eagerness to utilize Carr once he is healthy, highlighting plans to rotate more players throughout the season. The Coachella Valley Lakers are scheduled to open their season on November 6, providing Carr with the opportunity to work his way back onto the court.

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