Top-three destinations for Cameron Boozer after NBA Draft Lottery

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Top-three destinations for Cameron Boozer after NBA Draft Lottery

Top-three destinations for Cameron Boozer after NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA Draft Lottery concluded Sunday afternoon, giving Duke fans a glimpse as to where Cameron Boozer could end up.

Top-three destinations for Cameron Boozer after NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA Draft Lottery concluded Sunday afternoon, giving Duke fans a glimpse as to where Cameron Boozer could end up.

The NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday gave us a clearer picture of where Duke star Cameron Boozer might land in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the top three picks now set (barring trades), let's break down the most likely destinations for the reigning Naismith Award winner and ACC Player of the Year.

3. Utah Jazz (No. 2 Pick)
It would be a storybook moment for Boozer to join his father Carlos's former team, but don't count on it. The Jazz already boast a crowded frontcourt with Lauri Markkanen, newly acquired Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Duke alum Kyle Filipowski, and last year's No. 5 pick Ace Bailey. Most of these players are 24 or younger, and the team may prefer Kansas guard Darryn Peterson's upside instead. With so many young big men already in place, Utah seems like a long shot.

2. Chicago Bulls (No. 3 Pick)
If the Grizzlies pass on Boozer at No. 1, Chicago becomes a natural fit—and another full-circle moment for the Boozer family, as Carlos played four seasons with the Bulls. Boozer would easily be the best player left on the board by this point, and he'd slot perfectly alongside 21-year-old small forward Matas Buzelis and 23-year-old point guard Josh Giddey. If he's still available, this pick is a no-brainer. But he might not make it that far.

1. Memphis Grizzlies (No. 1 Pick)
After trading Jaren Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies have a clear need for a young power forward. Boozer would pair beautifully with small forward Cedric Coward and center Zach Edey. Memphis's current options at the four are limited: Santi Aldama typically comes off the bench, and Brandon Clarke has been plagued by injuries, playing just six games last season and only 72 over the past three years. Plus, the Grizzlies shot a dismal 35.3% from three-point range last season (ninth worst in the league), and Boozer's scoring punch would provide a much-needed boost. All signs point to Memphis as the most likely landing spot.

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