The 2026 NBA draft's first-round picks are quickly locking in their rookie contracts. Cameron Carr, selected 24th overall out of Baylor, has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Sergio De Larrea, the Spanish guard taken 25th by the Dallas Mavericks, also put pen to paper on Friday.
Carr, a former Baylor guard, joins a Lakers squad aiming to replenish its backcourt depth. De Larrea brings international experience to a Mavericks roster that values floor generals. Both players will enter their first training camps under standard rookie-scale terms.
These signings round out a busy day for front offices across the league. The NBA's collective bargaining agreement dictates specific salary slots for first-round picks, meaning both deals carry set cap hits for their respective teams. Rookie contracts typically span four years with team options on the third and fourth seasons.
The Lakers are expected to integrate Carr into a rotation that already features established guards. Dallas, meanwhile, will likely give De Larrea developmental time with its G League affiliate while he adjusts to the North American game.
With Summer League appearances likely on the horizon, both players will get their first taste of NBA competition within weeks. Their long-term roles, however, remain uncertain until training camp battles unfold.