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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 5 points · 6 h ago
  • The host says the whole starting lineup against Sacramento had at least four rebounds. The starters he lists appear to be Boozer, Coward, Jaylen Wells, Stewart and Jerome. This lineup is inferred from his list, not stated outright. Quinten Post came off the bench with five rebounds. at 10:41
  • Late in the Golden State game, Cam Boozer got a mismatch against Brandin Podziemski and made the shot that sealed the win. at 4:37
  • Cam Boozer (reported): The host paraphrases Boozer's comments after the Warriors game: he saw the mismatch and knew he had to punish it. at 5:20
  • Against Sacramento, Boozer shot 6-21 but had 11 rebounds, four assists, a couple of threes and a couple of blocks. at 7:25
  • The host's analysis is that Boozer struggles to score against physical, athletic defenders, as he did before the draft. Against Sacramento he was matched up with someone heard as Precious Achiuwa. name not confirmed at 7:13

  “The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward scored 20 points combined in Ty Jerome's 45-point game.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 4:14 · listen ↗

  also reported by Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Memphis beat Golden State 111-108 after a 17-0 run. Cam Boozer had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and hit the first go-ahead winning field goal of his career. Ty Jerome scored 28.

  “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 25:25 · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 24

  Cameron Boozer hits go-ahead jumper with 20 seconds left, Grizzlies rally to beat Warriors 111-108

  source ↗

• Podcast Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · 2 points · Oct 23
  • The Warriors play the Grizzlies on Friday, a likely spicy matchup because Lendeborg has feuded with Cameron Boozer. They play at Phoenix against Dillon Brooks on Saturday. at 8:46
  • Darryn Peterson's team got lit up by Ty Jerome for 45 points. at 43:14

  “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Charlie Walter, Locked On Warriors · Analysis · Oct 23 wording unclear in audio around the league

  Memphis preview: the host says Zach Edey is 7'3" and 305 pounds. He sees getting him into foul trouble as the best option. The host expects Yaxel Lendeborg to match up with Cameron Boozer.

  “Golden State Warriors Need Strong Weekend To Avoid A Real Spiral” at 15:39 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 7 points · 40 h ago
  • Joe Mullinax: Cameron Boozer had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 9/9 free throws and four made threes against the Warriors. at 3:40
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer had six turnovers against Golden State. at 2:50
  • Joe Mullinax: Late in the game, Boozer recognized a mismatch against Brandon Podziemski and scored the bucket that gave Memphis a lead it never gave up. at 3:31
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 37 minutes, which the host called a lot for a rookie. at 6:24
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer and Jerome, called the two primary offensive initiators, accounted for 10 of the 25 turnovers. The bench also struggled with turnovers. at 3:11
  • Joe Mullinax: Four players made at least three threes: Cam Spencer, Ty Jerome, Cameron Boozer and Jaylen Wells. at 5:32
  • Joe Mullinax: The host's opinion: one of Boozer or Jerome should be on the court at all times as the main offensive hub and primary facilitator. at 18:10

  “Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 1 points · Oct 23
  • DaMichael Cole: The host says the first unit relies on Jerome and Boozer, and on shooting and rebounding. at 18:22

  “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Cameron Boozer did not have a great game but made an impact with rebounding, playmaking and passing. Host thinks Edey and Boozer playing actions together could open things up.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 23:40 · listen ↗

• Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  Grizzlies notes: Zach Edey played only 21 minutes, and Cam Boozer shot 2-of-15. Jerami Grant is good off the bench, and he and Quinten Post open up the floor when they play the four and five.

  “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 1:12:11 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Prediction · Oct 22 around the league

  Rookie of the Year: several hosts pick Cam Boozer first and Caleb Wilson second. Mike names AJ Dybantsa second and Darryn Peterson third.

  “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 24:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  Cameron Boozer shot 2-of-15 but finished plus-32. Joe Mullinax says he impacted the game in other ways.

  “GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 15:28 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax: Shot distribution: Jerome took 25 shots and Boozer was next with 15. Coward (6), Wells (10) and Zach Edey (5) took 26 combined. at 6:33
  • Joe Mullinax: In his debut, Cameron Boozer shot 2-for-15 from the field, 0-for-6 from three and 3-for-4 from the line. He has yet to make an NBA three. at 14:28
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 33 minutes, the second-most of anyone in the game. at 14:49
  • Joe Mullinax: Host analysis: Boozer can be an offensive hub even as a rookie, and he contributed to winning despite poor shooting. at 7:40

  “Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Jazz host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer played 33 minutes: 2-of-15 shooting, 0-of-6 from three, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 points, plus-32. A host flagged his missed threes and trouble finishing around the basket as concerns.

  “POSTCAST - STUNNED: Utah Jazz Dominated as Ty Jerome SHOCKS and Memphis Grizzlies DESTROY Lauri Markkanen” at 11:55 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Grizzlies host

• Podcast All The Smoke host · Prediction · Oct 21 name not confirmed around the league

  Rookie of the year: Cameron Boozer has the best chance because of his opportunities. The speaker, likely CJ Miles, picks Caleb Wilson as his ROY. He says the Utah system is made for Darryn Peterson.

  “Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This” at 1:04:54 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  A host picks Cameron Boozer for Rookie of the Year after reading out the Memphis roster. He argues no one there will take shots from Boozer, and Gil (inferred from turn-taking) later puts Boozer at 15 to 20 shots a game.

  “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 2” at 1:08:04 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe says Cameron Boozer being the Rookie of the Year favorite 'feels like a layup' because the team is being built around him. DeMichael agrees, though he wouldn't call it a layup. at 14:31
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe's bold prediction is that Cameron Boozer makes the All-Star game as a rookie. He conditions it on Boozer getting into a rhythm, and says most people would pick Zach Edey as the Grizzlies' likeliest All-Star if healthy. at 16:23
  • DeMichael Cole (reported): DeMichael says the Grizzlies have played Cameron Boozer at three different positions and are throwing a lot at him. He says people around the team describe him as handling it well and learning fast. at 17:27
  • Ty Jerome (reported): DeMichael relays Ty Jerome's comments on Cameron Boozer, paraphrased as saying he doesn't have to teach Boozer anything because Boozer self-corrects. at 17:39

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Prediction · Oct 21 around the league

  ROY: both hosts pick Cameron Boozer. One expects him to have the biggest offensive opportunity of any rookie.

  “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 28:02 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Cameron Boozer, a rookie, is named as a possible second go-to scorer for Memphis alongside Ty Jerome. The hosts also call him the consensus Rookie of the Year pick. at 39:04
  • The consensus award picks the hosts describe: Wembanyama ('Wemby') for MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, and Boozer for Rookie of the Year. at 1:06:41

  “Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 20
  • The host names Edey, Boozer and Coward as being in the starting lineup. at 17:41
  • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said after practice yesterday that Boozer is one of the team's best rebounders. at 18:13
  • The host says Boozer shot at a high level in Summer League and the preseason and shot over 40% from three at Duke; he isn't worried about Boozer's shooting. at 21:16

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 7 points · Oct 19
  • Joe Mullinax: Cameron Boozer shot 4 of 13 from the field but still scored 19 points against Charlotte. at 2:33
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer made 9 of 10 free-throw attempts. The host praised his aggression and how he gets to the basket. at 3:00
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 29 minutes in the finale, and Cedric Coward played 26. at 9:36
  • Joe Mullinax: Ty Jerome had five turnovers. Jerome and Boozer, whom the host called arguably the two most important creators, had eight turnovers combined against seven assists. at 3:16
  • Joe Mullinax: Jerome shot 6 of 13. Together with Boozer that is 10 of 26 from the team's two most important offensive players. at 8:33
  • Joe Mullinax: The host said that when Boozer's perimeter shot is not falling, he should use his frame to attack the rim and draw free throws. at 8:55
  • Joe Mullinax: The host thinks Ty Jerome is poised for a breakout season and that Boozer will be given every opportunity to win Rookie of the Year. at 26:15

  “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 4 points · Oct 19
  • In preseason, Memphis has had Cameron Boozer initiate a lot, from the perimeter in. at 1:39:44
  • Small sample: Boozer's preseason usage rate was over 20, but his assist rate was higher still. at 1:42:36
  • Both hosts would give Boozer carte blanche on offense. Mort sees a reasonable case that Boozer, the No. 3 pick, is already the Grizzlies' best player. at 1:41:19
  • Boozer is Mort's Rookie of the Year pick; Dan hasn't finalized his but is probably leaning toward Boozer. at 1:43:31

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” · listen ↗

• Podcast Darryn Peterson (quoted), via NBA Today · Quote · Oct 19 around the league

  In his diary piece, Darryn Peterson, described as the No. 2 pick, says his rookie season opener is at Memphis against Cameron Boozer.

  “Regular Season Eve” at 15:20 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 16
  • In the preseason game against Orlando, some players played into the third quarter and others did not. The host says some of them checked out about halfway through the third, mentioning Cameron Boozer. at 17:49
  • ESPN top 100 list (reported): Cameron Boozer was the only Grizzly in ESPN's top 100, a list that included rookies. The host believes he was ranked in the 80s but doesn't recall the exact spot. at 5:00
  • Host's view of individual defenders: Cameron Boozer is an excellent positional defender, Cedric Coward has to grow on that end, and Ty Jerome "is what he is" defensively. at 8:35
  • Tuomas Iisalo uses the term "paralysis by analysis" for players who overthink and can't play fast. The host says this is expected in many rookies, but Cameron Boozer is an exception. He expects Lopez's path to be slow early, with the game slowing down over time. at 27:38

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 15
  • Joe Mullinax: Host doesn't need Coward to initiate offense, since the Grizzlies have multiple initiators. He wants Coward to make shots and make a defensive leap that helps Ty Jerome and Cameron Boozer on offense. at 29:04
  • Joe Mullinax: Host says Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Ty Jerome won't be enough to reach the play-in. The team needs production from a wing. at 28:06

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Opinion · Oct 14

  Joe thinks Taylor Hendricks has done enough to make the roster but doesn't want him in the nightly rotation. He sees Hendricks as someone who can eat minutes when Post is out, Edey needs a night off, or Boozer is out.

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” at 19:55 · listen ↗

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