​  Los Angeles Lakers draft picks tracker 2026: Results, grades, updates, list of selections and trades originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.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.MORE: Giannis legacy with the Bucks remains intactThe 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.These are how Sporting News grades each of the Lakers’ draft picks:Round 1, Pick 24: Cameron Carr – AThis 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.The Lakers traded up one spot to 24 with the Knicks dropping to 25.The Lakers traded cash to the Bulls for the 56th pick so they could have a choice in the second round.The Lakers then traded the 56th pick to the Mavs for cash.The NBA Draft begins with the first round on Tuesday, June 23.The second round will be on Wednesday, June 24.This is what a Timberwolves trade for Derrick White would look likeWarriors want Kawhi Leonard, but there’s a problemHow Heat can unite Giannis with his brothersKnicks had a superstar opportunity but didn’t go for it      ​Read More