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Cameron Boozer

Memphis Grizzlies · Forward · 6′8″ 253 lb · age 19 · Duke · 1st season

16.0 ptsPTS
11.7 rebREB
5.0 astAST
33.7 minMIN

3 games this season

Availability

Tonight @ UTA

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Lines for Tonight

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StatLineAvgLast 5
Points17.5 pts16.0 pts16.0 pts
Rebounds8.5 reb11.7 reb11.7 reb
Assists4.5 ast5.0 ast5.0 ast
3PM1.5 3PM2.0 3PM2.0 3PM
Pts+Reb+Ast31.5 pts+reb+ast32.7 pts+reb+ast32.7 pts+reb+ast

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Season form

3 games this season
Threes2.0 3PM
FG%28.6%
3P%30.0%
FT%93.3%

Starts 3 of 3 games · 1st on MEM in minutes · Core role

7
25
16

Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points

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What's being said

60 items · 14 sources this season
  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 7 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Cameron Boozer had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 9/9 free throws and four made threes against the Warriors. at 3:40
    • Joe Mullinax: Boozer had six turnovers against Golden State. at 2:50
    • Joe Mullinax: Late in the game, Boozer recognized a mismatch against Brandon Podziemski and scored the bucket that gave Memphis a lead it never gave up. at 3:31
    • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 37 minutes, which the host called a lot for a rookie. at 6:24
    • Joe Mullinax: Boozer and Jerome, called the two primary offensive initiators, accounted for 10 of the 25 turnovers. The bench also struggled with turnovers. at 3:11
    • Joe Mullinax: Four players made at least three threes: Cam Spencer, Ty Jerome, Cameron Boozer and Jaylen Wells. at 5:32
    • Joe Mullinax: The host's opinion: one of Boozer or Jerome should be on the court at all times as the main offensive hub and primary facilitator. at 18:10

    “Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” · listen ↗

  • Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · around the league

    Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward scored 20 points combined in Ty Jerome's 45-point game.

    “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 4:14 · listen ↗

    also reported by Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies

  • Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league

    Memphis beat Golden State 111-108 after a 17-0 run. Cam Boozer had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and hit the first go-ahead winning field goal of his career. Ty Jerome scored 28.

    “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 25:25 · listen ↗

  • Story ESPN · Article ·

    Cameron Boozer hits go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds left, Grizzlies rally to beat Warriors 111-108

    source ↗

  • Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · 2 points ·
    • The Warriors play the Grizzlies on Friday, a likely spicy matchup because Lendeborg has feuded with Cameron Boozer. They play at Phoenix against Dillon Brooks on Saturday. at 8:46
    • Darryn Peterson's team got lit up by Ty Jerome for 45 points. at 43:14

    “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Charlie Walter, Locked On Warriors · Analysis · wording unclear in audio around the league

    Memphis preview: the host says Zach Edey is 7'3" and 305 pounds. He sees getting him into foul trouble as the best option. The host expects Yaxel Lendeborg to match up with Cameron Boozer.

    “Golden State Warriors Need Strong Weekend To Avoid A Real Spiral” at 15:39 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 1 points ·
    • DaMichael Cole: The host says the first unit relies on Jerome and Boozer, and on shooting and rebounding. at 18:22

    “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

  • Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league

    Cameron Boozer did not have a great game but made an impact with rebounding, playmaking and passing. Host thinks Edey and Boozer playing actions together could open things up.

    “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 23:40 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · around the league

    Grizzlies notes: Zach Edey played only 21 minutes, and Cam Boozer shot 2-of-15. Jerami Grant is good off the bench, and he and Quinten Post open up the floor when they play the four and five.

    “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 1:12:11 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Prediction · around the league

    Rookie of the Year: several hosts pick Cam Boozer first and Caleb Wilson second. Mike names AJ Dybantsa second and Darryn Peterson third.

    “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 24:59 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league

    Cameron Boozer shot 2-of-15 but finished plus-32. Joe Mullinax says he impacted the game in other ways.

    “GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 15:28 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Shot distribution: Jerome took 25 shots and Boozer was next with 15. Coward (6), Wells (10) and Zach Edey (5) took 26 combined. at 6:33
    • Joe Mullinax: In his debut, Cameron Boozer shot 2-for-15 from the field, 0-for-6 from three and 3-for-4 from the line. He has yet to make an NBA three. at 14:28
    • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 33 minutes, the second-most of anyone in the game. at 14:49
    • Joe Mullinax: Host analysis: Boozer can be an offensive hub even as a rookie, and he contributed to winning despite poor shooting. at 7:40

    “Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Jazz host · Report · around the league

    Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer played 33 minutes: 2-of-15 shooting, 0-of-6 from three, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 points, plus-32. A host flagged his missed threes and trouble finishing around the basket as concerns.

    “POSTCAST - STUNNED: Utah Jazz Dominated as Ty Jerome SHOCKS and Memphis Grizzlies DESTROY Lauri Markkanen” at 11:55 · listen ↗

    also reported by Locked On Grizzlies host

  • Podcast All The Smoke host · Prediction · name not confirmed around the league

    Rookie of the year: Cameron Boozer has the best chance because of his opportunities. The speaker, likely CJ Miles, picks Caleb Wilson as his ROY. He says the Utah system is made for Darryn Peterson.

    “Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This” at 1:04:54 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · around the league

    A host picks Cameron Boozer for Rookie of the Year after reading out the Memphis roster. He argues no one there will take shots from Boozer, and Gil (inferred from turn-taking) later puts Boozer at 15 to 20 shots a game.

    “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 2” at 1:08:04 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Joe says Cameron Boozer being the Rookie of the Year favorite 'feels like a layup' because the team is being built around him. DeMichael agrees, though he wouldn't call it a layup. at 14:31
    • Joe Mullinax: Joe's bold prediction is that Cameron Boozer makes the All-Star game as a rookie. He conditions it on Boozer getting into a rhythm, and says most people would pick Zach Edey as the Grizzlies' likeliest All-Star if healthy. at 16:23
    • DeMichael Cole (reported): DeMichael says the Grizzlies have played Cameron Boozer at three different positions and are throwing a lot at him. He says people around the team describe him as handling it well and learning fast. at 17:27
    • Ty Jerome (reported): DeMichael relays Ty Jerome's comments on Cameron Boozer, paraphrased as saying he doesn't have to teach Boozer anything because Boozer self-corrects. at 17:39

    “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Prediction · around the league

    ROY: both hosts pick Cameron Boozer. One expects him to have the biggest offensive opportunity of any rookie.

    “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 28:02 · listen ↗

  • Podcast The Mismatch · 2 points ·
    • Cameron Boozer, a rookie, is named as a possible second go-to scorer for Memphis alongside Ty Jerome. The hosts also call him the consensus Rookie of the Year pick. at 39:04
    • The consensus award picks the hosts describe: Wembanyama ('Wemby') for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, and Boozer for Rookie of the Year. at 1:06:41

    “Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points ·
    • The host names Edey, Boozer and Coward as being in the starting lineup. at 17:41
    • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said after practice yesterday that Boozer is one of the team's best rebounders. at 18:13
    • The host says Boozer shot at a high level in Summer League and the preseason and shot over 40% from three at Duke; he isn't worried about Boozer's shooting. at 21:16

    “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 7 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Cameron Boozer shot 4 of 13 from the field but still scored 19 points against Charlotte. at 2:33
    • Joe Mullinax: Boozer made 9 of 10 free-throw attempts. The host praised his aggression and how he gets to the basket. at 3:00
    • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 29 minutes in the finale, and Cedric Coward played 26. at 9:36
    • Joe Mullinax: Ty Jerome had five turnovers. Jerome and Boozer, whom the host called arguably the two most important creators, had eight turnovers combined against seven assists. at 3:16
    • Joe Mullinax: Jerome shot 6 of 13. Together with Boozer that is 10 of 26 from the team's two most important offensive players. at 8:33
    • Joe Mullinax: The host said that when Boozer's perimeter shot is not falling, he should use his frame to attack the rim and draw free throws. at 8:55
    • Joe Mullinax: The host thinks Ty Jerome is poised for a breakout season and that Boozer will be given every opportunity to win Rookie of the Year. at 26:15

    “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 4 points ·
    • In preseason, Memphis has had Cameron Boozer initiate a lot, from the perimeter in. at 1:39:44
    • Small sample: Boozer's preseason usage rate was over 20, but his assist rate was higher still. at 1:42:36
    • Both hosts would give Boozer carte blanche on offense. Mort sees a reasonable case that Boozer, the No. 3 pick, is already the Grizzlies' best player. at 1:41:19
    • Boozer is Mort's Rookie of the Year pick; Dan hasn't finalized his but is probably leaning toward Boozer. at 1:43:31

    “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Darryn Peterson (quoted), via NBA Today · Quote · around the league

    In his diary piece, Darryn Peterson, described as the No. 2 pick, says his rookie season opener is at Memphis against Cameron Boozer.

    “Regular Season Eve” at 15:20 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points ·
    • In the preseason game against Orlando, some players played into the third quarter and others did not. The host says some of them checked out about halfway through the third, mentioning Cameron Boozer. at 17:49
    • ESPN top 100 list (reported): Cameron Boozer was the only Grizzly in ESPN's top 100, a list that included rookies. The host believes he was ranked in the 80s but doesn't recall the exact spot. at 5:00
    • Host's view of individual defenders: Cameron Boozer is an excellent positional defender, Cedric Coward has to grow on that end, and Ty Jerome "is what he is" defensively. at 8:35
    • Tuomas Iisalo uses the term "paralysis by analysis" for players who overthink and can't play fast. The host says this is expected in many rookies, but Cameron Boozer is an exception. He expects Lopez's path to be slow early, with the game slowing down over time. at 27:38

    “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Host doesn't need Coward to initiate offense, since the Grizzlies have multiple initiators. He wants Coward to make shots and make a defensive leap that helps Ty Jerome and Cameron Boozer on offense. at 29:04
    • Joe Mullinax: Host says Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Ty Jerome won't be enough to reach the play-in. The team needs production from a wing. at 28:06

    “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Joe thinks Taylor Hendricks has done enough to make the roster but doesn't want him in the nightly rotation. He sees Hendricks as someone who can eat minutes when Post is out, Edey needs a night off, or Boozer is out. at 19:55
    • Joe Mullinax: Joe expects the team to play bigger. Once Isaiah Stewart is healthy, he sees Quinten Post as the 11th man, which gets him to an 11-man rotation. He hopes Boozer is used as a bigger combo 3/4. at 20:47
    • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael agreed with Joe for when Stewart is healthy. If Stewart misses the season opener, he picks Taylor Hendricks as the 11th man. He likes Hendricks at his natural 4 for rim protection, next to Boozer with Post or Edey. He also mentioned Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper as possible options. at 21:20
    • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael said the team stresses a collective approach that gets everyone involved in actions. With many players capable of offensive flashes (Ty Jerome, Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward, Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer), he thinks they will be hard to game-plan against. at 5:22

    “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points ·
    • Joe Mullinax: Joe says Jerome clearly thrives in coach Iisalo's system Tuomas Iisalo, even in a small sample. He adds that apart from Jerome and Cameron Boozer, no one on the roster can get their own shot. name not confirmed at 5:08
    • Joe Mullinax: Joe says the bill will eventually come due for Zach Edey and Cam Boozer. He thinks the team is preparing to build around players already in the organization rather than trade for a big fish. at 10:15

    “Could the Memphis Grizzlies explore keeping Ty Jerome as a long-term option?” · listen ↗

Podcast items are our short summaries of what was said, credited to who said it; posts and stories link to the original. Opinions and rumors are labelled as such and are not checked facts.

Game log

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2026-27 season

DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Oct 25@SAC W31 min16 pts11 reb4 ast2 3PM
Oct 23@GSW W37 min25 pts13 reb6 ast4 3PM
Oct 21UTA W33 min7 pts11 reb5 ast0 3PM

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Came true 2

  • Came true Joe Mullinax: Cameron Boozer starts Memphis's opener against Charlotte.
    2026-10-14 · Podcast · for vs UTA, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 33 min Flag
  • Came true DaMichael Cole: Cameron Boozer starts on opening night.
    2026-10-13 · Podcast · for vs UTA, 2026-10-22 · result: started, 33 min Flag

Background

ESPN profile · our roster records
BornJul 18, 2007 · Miami, FL
Size6′8″ · 253 lb · Forward
CollegeDuke
Draft2026 · round 1, pick 3 · MEM
Experience1st NBA season
TeamsMEM 2026–27