Lakers’ rookie gets closer to making season debut with latest injury update

· California Post

Cameron Carr was taken off of the Lakers’ injury report ahead of their game against the Raptors on Sunday.

Carr, whom the Lakers acquired from the Knicks after New York selected him with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 draft, has missed all six of the Lakers’ games this season because of a strained right oblique.

Cameron Carr of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against the Golden State Warriors during a preseason game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Getty Images

Carr’s potential debut could be well-timed for a Lakers’ bench that was outscored by the Warriors’ reserves, 50-7, in LA’s 112-95 loss to Golden State on Friday.

The 21-year-old shooting guard impressed in his first exhibition game with the Lakers, scoring 19 points in their win over the Kings on Oct. 5.

Cameron Carr of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. NBAE via Getty Images
Cameron Carr of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Getty Images

Last season for Baylor, Carr averaged a team-high 18.9 points on 49.4% shooting from the field, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

Ziaire Williams (left foot injury) is questionable for the Lakers on Sunday and Adou Thiero (left knee injury management) remains out.

The Lakers (4-2) have back-to-back games against the Raptors on Sunday and the Heat on Monday.