Los Angeles Lakers draft picks tracker 2026: Live results, grades, updates, list of selections and trades
Los Angeles Lakers draft picks tracker 2026: Live results, grades, updates, list of selections and trades originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will always be looking to win right now.
That’s especially true for a team led by Luka Doncic, although this isn’t a straightforward offseason. There’s still uncertainty surrounding both LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
The 2026 NBA Draft, which begins Tuesday night, is at least a chance to add some excitement for the Lakers.
No matter what youngsters they pick, there’ll still be plenty of offseason work to do. But the present and future can be helped if the Lakers get picks right.
Below, we’ll be keeping track of what the Lakers accomplish during the draft.
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Los Angeles Lakers draft picks 2026
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Who did the Lakers draft?
The Lakers are making these picks:
- Round 1, Pick 24: Cameron Carr (Baylor)
While the Lakers enter with just one pick, keep an eye on them trading into the second round.
Los Angeles Lakers NBA Draft grades
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These are how Sporting News grades each of the Lakers’ draft picks:
- Round 1, Pick 24: Cameron Carr – A
- This is one of the best values of the first round. He’s lanky, can shoot, can score at the basket and can distribute the ball. A great snag at 24, and worth trading up the one spot to get.
Los Angeles Lakers NBA Draft updates, trades
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The Lakers traded up one spot to 24 with the Knicks dropping to 25.
When is the NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft begins with the first round on Tuesday, June 23.
The second round will be on Wednesday, June 24.
