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Cameron Boozer’s NBA Debut From Duke For Grizzlies Misses Mark

Cameron Boozer is a winner, and he won his NBA debut with the Memphis Grizzlies. On that front, the former Duke Blue Devils star likely left the arena happy on Wednesday night, knowing that his team was 1-0. But it…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:30 AM
Cameron Boozer’s NBA Debut From Duke For Grizzlies Misses Mark
Key Things to Know
  • Cameron Boozer struggled with his shot in his NBA debut, scoring seven points on 2-of-15 shooting.
  • The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103 on Wednesday night.
  • Boozer contributed elsewhere with 11 rebounds, five assists, and a plus-32 rating in 33 minutes.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Duke star Cameron Boozer struggled with his shooting in his NBA debut as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103 on Wednesday night. Selected third overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Boozer scored seven points on 2-of-15 shooting from the field, missing all six of his three-point attempts.

Despite the poor shooting, Billy Heyen notes that Boozer made a positive overall impact, contributing 11 rebounds and five assists while finishing with a game-high plus-32 in 33 minutes. Ty Jerome paced Memphis with 45 points, while Utah's No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson finished with nine points in the loss.

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