Boozer records first career triple-double

Boozer put together one of his strongest performances of the year in this one, eclipsing the 20-point mark for the third time, shooting an extremely efficient 53 percent from the floor. His 16 field goal attempts were his second-most in a game so far. The 19-year-old rookie sensation is averaging a respectable 16.2 points, 9.8 rebound, 5.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks through 10 games. His all-around skillset is going to make him an immensely impactful fantasy contributor in the near future, but there are going to be some natural ebbs and flows during his rookie campaign.

Boozer persevered through an abysmal shooting performance where he was a staggering 0-for-8 from three-point range as Memphis shot just 22 percent (10-of-45) from long range in a one-sided defeat. The 19-year-old rookie still managed to deliver a respectable fantasy effort on the strength of his fifth double-digit rebound performance of the year. There positive news for fantasy managers is that Boozer has provided a little bit of everything so far and is at the epicenter of what Memphis is trying to build. The Grizzlies kick off a four-game week with a road matchup against the Raptors on Monday before facing the Nuggets, Pelicans and Nets.

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.

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.