Cameron Carr was listed day-to-day Thursday night with an undisclosed injury. The Lakers guard will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings.
What happened
The Lakers listed Cameron Carr as day-to-day Thursday at 9:16 p.m. ET, with the issue logged as undisclosed. Carr will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register. The team has not specified the nature of the injury beyond classifying it as 'other,' and Carr had no earlier status on this report before Thursday's listing.
What it means for the Lakers
Carr's absence does not change much for a Lakers team still in the preseason. Thursday's game against the Kings tips at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, with Los Angeles at 0-0 since the 2026-27 season has not started in earnest. Carr has no season statistical line yet, so his typical role is not established. The minutes in his absence fall to the Lakers' core rotation: Luka Doncic (35.8 minutes, 33.5 points), Austin Reaves (34.5, 23.3), LeBron James (33.2, 20.9), Marcus Smart (28.5, 9.3), Rui Hachimura (28.3, 11.5), Deandre Ayton (27.2, 12.5), Jake LaRavia (25.1, 8.2) and Luke Kennard (23.0, 9.0). There is no record with or without him since the Lakers have not played a regular-season game.
What to watch
The Lakers will update Carr's status on the next injury report as the preseason continues. He is expected back by Oct. 13, per the official report. Los Angeles also listed Dalton Knecht, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton, Arthur Kaluma and Walker Kessler as day-to-day on the same report, so the preseason roster picture remains unsettled heading into the Lakers' remaining preseason games.
Is Cameron Carr playing vs Kings?
No. Carr is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, according to Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register.
When will Cameron Carr be back?
The official injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 13, 2026.