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• Lakers Add Robert McCray V & Jacari White On Exhibit 10 Contracts

  27-06-2026 21:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The NBA Draft has come and gone for the Los Angeles Lakers, with Cameron Carr being their first-round selection at No. 24. L.A. traded into the second round with hopes of making another selection, but opted to trade out when no centers remained at No. 56.
  Once the draft concludes, a flurry of moves occurs across the league as teams sign undrafted players to two-way contracts, Exhibit 10 and Summer League deals. Los Angeles is no exception, as they begin to fill out a Summer League roster with Fl
  
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• Lakers Rumors: Rockets Interested In Signing Marcus Smart

  27-06-2026 19:36 via lakersnation.com
  
  Marcus Smart was a major catalyst in the Los Angeles Lakers getting past the Houston Rockets in the first round. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Smart stepped up as an on-ball creator and did a great job orchestrating offense.
  Before the postseason, the former Defensive Player of the Year proved how integral a piece he was for L.A. and it makes sense to re-sign him to a new deal should he decline his player option and reach free agency. Ironically, Houston appears to be interested
  
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• Cameron Carr Believes Defense Will Get Him On Court For Lakers

  27-06-2026 18:45 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason is officially underway as the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone. The Lakers had one pick in the first round and wound up trading up from 25 to 24 to draft Cameron Carr out of Baylor.
  Carr was mocked around picks 15-20, and his slight frame presumably played a role in his falling to Los Angeles. However, he is an athletic guard and the rookie described his game as explosive and dominant.
  “I’d probably say explosive, dominant,” Carr said dur
  
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• Lakers Reportedly Figuring Out How To Use Cap Space Before Making Offer To LeBron James

  27-06-2026 17:18 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers had two major questions coming into this offseason in terms of retaining their stars. With Austin Reaves agreeing to a new four-year contract to return to the team, all of the attention now turns towards LeBron James.
  James is an unrestricted free agent and if he chooses to play a 24th NBA season it is unclear whether or not he will return to the Lakers. While those questions remain unanswered, the latest update is that the Lakers have yet to make an offer to the 41-year-o
  
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• LeBron James To Speak At Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit At Fanatics Fest NYC

  27-06-2026 16:58 via lakersnation.com
  
  CNBC Sport and Boardroom have announced that they will be hosting the fourth annual Game Plan Summit on July 16 at Fanatics Fest NYC. This summit brings together many of the top and most influential leaders in all of sports and one of the speakers will be Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.
  The Game Plan Summit brings together athletes, owners, investors and innovators to explore the ideas, opportunities and emerging trends shaping the next era of sports. James will be one of many speaker
  
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• Darryn Peterson Takes Inspiration From Kobe Bryant To Next Level

  27-06-2026 16:10 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Utah Jazz selected Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the second overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite a somewhat tumultuous season with the Jayhawks, many feel that Peterson has the highest ceiling of any player in this draft class with him even drawing comparisons to a young Kobe Bryant.
  There are very few players who have been compared to the Los Angeles Lakers’ icon, but Peterson has that level of skill in his game. He also has the work ethic as he spoke about his desire to ge
  
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• Lakers News: Cameron Carr Hoping To Put On Weight This Offseason

  27-06-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The first addition of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers came in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. General manager Rob Pelinka selected Baylor wing Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick, who got introduced on Friday in a press conference.Carr, 21, shined with the Baylor Bears last season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game on solid 49.4/37.4/80.1 shooting splits. Carr has a 7’1″ wingspan despite being 6’5″ tall, and brings tool
  
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• Lakers News: Cameron Carr Hoping To Put On Weight Before Rookie Season

  27-06-2026 15:00 via lakersnation.com
  
  The first addition of the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers came in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. General manager Rob Pelinka selected Baylor wing Cameron Carr with the No. 24 pick, who got introduced on Friday in a press conference.Carr, 21, shined with the Baylor Bears last season, averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per game on solid 49.4/37.4/80.1 shooting splits. Carr has a 7’1″ wingspan despite being 6’5″ tall, and brings tool
  
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• Cameron Carr Expresses Excitement At Lakers Introductory Press Conference

  27-06-2026 00:30 via lakersnation.com
  
  The Los Angeles Lakers traded up one spot with the New York Knicks to ensure they got the player they wanted, Baylor guard Cameron Carr, with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Many expected the Lakers to target a big man as that is a major need, but instead they opted for one of the most athletic players in the draft.
  Carr checks a lot of boxes for what the Lakers need on the perimeter and at his introductory press conference the rookie spoke about what it means to be drafted by the L
  
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