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Oct 6, 2026 · 1h 8m · take 18 of 26
- Cameron Boozer starts for the Grizzlies to open the season.
“Cameron Boozer will be in their starting five to start this season and for a long time to come.”
ESPN's box score for the Oct. 21, 2026 opener (Grizzlies 123, Jazz 103) lists Boozer as a starter with Coward, Wells, Edey and Jerome. NBC Sports' pregame starters note confirms it.
- Source: ESPN ↗ Grizzlies 123-103 Jazz (Oct 21, 2026) Box Score - ESPN · Oct 21, 2026
In context
WindhorstChris Murray, former Portland first -round pick.
WindhorstYou are a Grizzly. I've got their starting five if you want. Well, I know one guy for sure who's going to be in their starting five. Where's number 27? Go on.
WindhorstYeah. All right.
MacMahonCameron Boozer will be in their starting five to start this season and for a long time to come. He's their new franchise guy.
MacMahonAnd obviously, this is all health pending.
MacMahonZach Eadie will start at the five. Yep.
WindhorstI mean, we hope. I mean, I hope Zach has had. There's another guy with foot problems. I hope.
From the episode transcript around 01:04:16. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

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