New Cameron Boozer Rumors Reveal 'Most Likely Landing Spot' in 2026 NBA Draft

Joseph ZuckerMay 29, 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies better hope Duke star Cameron Boozer doesn't share LeBron James' disdain for their local market.

ESPN's Jeremy Woo ranked Boozer third in his newest big board, writing how the freshman forward "hasn't moved from this spot all season and has plenty of proponents around the NBA who would make the argument for him at No. 1."

As the No. 3 overall player, that puts Boozer squarely on Memphis' radar since that's where the team is on the clock.

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"Rival teams view the Grizzlies as his most likely landing spot due to how well he fits that franchise's values and needs," Woo said. "There remains debate in NBA circles as to where his development ultimately tops out relative to [AJ] Dybantsa, [Darryn] Peterson and [Caleb] Wilson, but there's little doubt Boozer will continue finding ways to produce and win."

The Grizzlies obviously would've preferred to win the lottery and get their choice of Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson or Wilson. Winding up with the No. 3 does at least leave Memphis in a great position to fill the void left by Jaren Jackson Jr. with his trade to the Utah Jazz.

One of Boozer or Wilson is bound to be available. Assuming they both are when it's time for Memphis to submit its decision, Boozer's nightly consistency will be tough to overlook.

The national player of the year averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists. He also appeared in all 38 of Duke's games and logged 33.4 minutes per contest.

Like dad Carlos Boozer, Cameron doesn't have supreme physical gifts, and that could limit his ceiling a bit. Still, Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman compared him to five-time All-Star Kevin Love, who was a valuable secondary piece on the Cleveland Cavaliers during their run of four straight NBA Finals appearances.

The Grizzlies would be thrilled to come out of the draft with that kind of player leading the frontcourt as they build for the future.