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Lakers rookie takes major step toward debut after frustrating injury setback

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Cameron Carr is working his way back to the court after missing the entire start of the regular season due to an oblique strain suffered during the preseason in early October. To accelerate his recovery and secure a full practice session, the franchise utilized their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, allowing the young guard to test his conditioning and physical readiness away from the main roster.

Coach JJ Redick noted that upcoming scheduling congestion makes full practices difficult for the NBA squad, though a definitive timeline for Carr to make his official debut has not yet been finalized.

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