Cameron Boozer finishes rout with game-high 24

One game removed from recording his first career triple-double, Boozer scored a career-high 27 points on Saturday. While the season is still young, Boozer has been everything the Grizzlies hoped for when they drafted him fourth overall in June. The Grizzlies, who are now 6-0, play three games next week, starting with the Pelicans on Monday.

It took just five games for Boozer to record his first triple-double, and Memphis now sits at 5-0. His field goal percentage has been horrendous so far, with this being his first time shooting at least 50 percent from the floor. However, he has been excellent from the free throw line and has poured in the rebounds and assists. The shooting percentage should regulate, which will vault his fantasy value. He’s just getting started, and it won’t be long before Boozer is considered one of the premier players in fantasy basketball.

After struggling with his shot in his NBA debut on Wednesday, Boozer had a much better night against the Warriors. The rookie forward made four of his first five three-point attempts and scored 14 points in the first half. By the end of the night, Boozer had made franchise history, becoming the second-youngest Grizzly to record a double-double. Memphis ends its Week 1 with a game against the Kings on Sunday.

Do not panic about the inefficient shooting. He will not shoot 13% from the field for the rest of his career. However, we saw why many fantasy managers were very excited to have him. He got 11 rebounds and 5 assists despite the bad shooting. If he made five more of those shots, it would be an incredible stat line.

The Grizzlies have a new frontcourt, with Boozer, the third overall pick in last summer’s draft, and Edey, returning from a season-ending ankle injury. They’ll play prominent roles in the Grizzlies’ lineup as the franchise rebuilds after trading Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. Jerome and Coward also offer high fantasy upside with their starting roles.

Boozer, the third-overall pick from the 2026 NBA Draft, projects as an instantly impactful fantasy contributor in redraft leagues thanks to his unique playmaking ability and all-around skillset. The 19-year-old forward does a little bit of everything from an offensive standpoint as he’s adept at using his size to attack the basket, while also being able to knock down a handful of three-pointers. He’s a phenomenal passer and should be a factor in the rebounding department as well. Simply put, Boozer looks like the type of foundational player that Memphis should be able to rebuild around for years to come. He’s a mid-round selection with plenty of upside as a high-volume all-around contributor in redraft leagues.

The Grizzlies have ostensibly turned the franchise over to Boozer, the third-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, after moving on from both Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant in separate trades over the last few months. There are zero obstacles standing in the way of Boozer blossoming into a high-volume, all-around impact contributor for redraft leagues during his rookie campaign. There’s enough talent in his supporting cast to envision a scenario where he thrives as a playmaking facilitator that is also capable of attacking the basket with his size and strength. He certainly looked the part with Memphis rolling out nearly their full lineup with the exception of center Zach Edey in their first exhibition contest.

Boozer bounced back from a rough shooting performance to tie a team high in points on Sunday. He drained three triples and was solid on the boards, yet again. The No. 3 overall pick had a strong summer overall and is in line to be one of Memphis’ featured players this upcoming season. He’s got a lot of room for growth and development, but should still be a reliable contributor in fantasy leagues as a rookie.

One game removed from scoring 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, Boozer didn’t have the best day shooting the basketball against the Rockets. However, he found other ways to add value, most notably as a rebounder and facilitator. Viewed by some as a player who possesses the highest floor in this summer’s draft class, that label may be selling Boozer’s ceiling short. His ability to affect games as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator makes him one of the top fantasy rookies, and the defense should not be overlooked, either.

Boozer didn’t have the best day shooting the basketball, but that doesn’t matter much when seven Grizzlies reach double figures in a 106-85 victory. Also, the third overall pick does not need to score to provide fantasy value, as evidenced by the rebounds, assists and steals. The Grizzlies play their fourth game in Las Vegas on Thursday, and it’s fair to wonder if Boozer will be shut down. Counting Salt Lake City, he has played a lot of basketball over the last two weeks, and there doesn’t seem to be much that the Grizzlies haven’t seen from their lottery pick.