The Los Angeles Lakers completed a draft-night trade with the New York Knicks to acquire Cameron Carr, who was selected 24th overall in the first round of Tuesday’s NBA draft. The Knicks originally held the pick, while the Lakers used the 25th pick to select Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea before immediately sending him to New York, along with cash considerations, to finalize the deal.

The Lakers recently observed De Larrea’s workout in Spain as part of their evaluation process. Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka declined to comment on the trade immediately following the draft, as the NBA did not officially ratify the transaction until Wednesday morning. Carr, present at the draft, also refrained from speaking with media representatives. The team is expected to introduce him in the coming days.

At 21 years old and standing 6-foot-5, Carr brings athleticism and versatility to a Lakers roster facing significant turnover. Last season at Baylor, Carr averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 37.4% from beyond the arc. Possessing a 7-foot-2 wingspan and a reported 42½-inch vertical leap, Carr is considered a three-and-D wing prospect with defensive potential.

Many draft analysts had projected Carr to be selected between the 15th and 21st picks, making his availability at 24 a noted slip that the Lakers capitalized on. Despite early career challenges, including injury issues and limited production during two seasons at Tennessee, Carr had a breakout sophomore year at Baylor, setting a school record with 642 points—a mark ranking fifth all-time regardless of class standing.

Comparisons have been drawn between Carr and Knicks wing Mikal Bridges, who recently helped New York secure an NBA championship with his two-way play. The Lakers sought to add wing players capable of contributing athletically and defensively amid uncertainty surrounding multiple roster spots.

LeBron James remains a free agent amid ongoing contract negotiations with Los Angeles. Guard Austin Reaves opted out of his current contract and is expected to re-sign with the Lakers on a four-year deal worth $185 million. Meanwhile, unrestricted free agents Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard are anticipated to attract interest from several teams, with Hachimura drawing significant attention and Kennard valued for his three-point shooting.

With a roster potentially affected by these departures, the Lakers viewed Carr as a valuable addition to bolster their athletic wing depth following an uneven draft stretch and the absence of a second-round pick.