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Brooklyn Nets consider trading up for Cameron Boozer in NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Brooklyn Nets consider trading up for Cameron Boozer in NBA Draft

Summary

The Brooklyn Nets hold the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after falling three spots in the Lottery. They are evaluating whether to trade up to the No. 3 pick to select either Duke forward Cameron Boozer or North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson. ESPN's Bobby Marks expressed concerns about the viability of trading two future unprotected first-round picks to Memphis in exchange for the higher pick. Boozer had an impressive freshman season, averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, further increasing his draft stock. The Nets face a decision as they aim to improve after two consecutive disappointing seasons.

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Market Watch

•Nets have No. 6 pick in 2026 NBA Draft after Lottery results.
•Boozer averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds last season.
•Trading up to No. 3 may require sacrificing future picks.
•Marks questions the risk of trading for Memphis' third pick.
•Nets seek to rebound after two poor seasons.

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Nets trade up to take Cameron Boozer in the 2026 NBA Draft?

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets could have the choice of trading up to get someone like Duke forward Cameron Boozer in the 2026 NBA Draft, but should they do so?
— Yahoo Sports

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