Cam Boozer Leads Grizzlies to Near Summer League Title

Impressive Night for No.3 Draft Pick

Cam Boozer delivered a 19‑point performance thathighlighted his rise as the NBA’s top‑ranked prospect. The 2026 first‑round selection, who entered the draft as the No. 3 overall pick, posted a detailed stat line of 35 minutes, 19 points on 7‑of‑17 shooting, 3‑of‑7 from three‑point range and a 1‑of‑3 free‑throw record. Boozer also added 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and logged 4 turnovers and 4 fouls in the loss.

Game Flow and Key Moments

The contest against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas on July 19 was not a smooth ride for Boozer. He opened the game struggling with his shot, but quickly turned to impact the board with strong defensive efforts and rebounding. The pivot’s second‑half surge helped Memphis build a critical third‑quarter lead, even though the final buzzer favored the Warriors 94‑90.

Looking Ahead: Role on Grizzlies

Despite the narrow defeat, the outing reinforced expectations that Boozer will be a central piece of the Grizzlies’ rebuilding plan. Memphis officials view the young forward as a likely starter, complementing veteran Zach Edey in the paint. The summer league showcase solidifies his candidacy to become the focal point of the franchise’s future roster.

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Grizzlies’ Cam Boozer first press conference at FedExForum with fellow 2026 NBA Draft picks

Grizzlies 2026 draft picks Karim Lopez, Cameron Boozer and Richie Saunders hold up their Memphis Grizzlies jerseys after their inaugural press conference at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on June 25, 2026.