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Celtics sign veteran Raptor Chris Boucher

Originally posted on Celtics Life | Last updated Aug 5, 2025 9:22 PM ET

The Boston Celtics followed up their salary dumping trade of Georges Niang by replacing him with another veteran forward, long time Toronto Raptor Chris Boucher. Boucher was the lone remaining Raptor from their 2019 championship squad. He leaves with franchise records for most points, rebounds, and blocks off the bench.

With the Celtics frontcourt a shell of it's former self, expect Boucher to get a good amount of playing time for the Celtics.

Free agent forward Chris Boucher has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Boston Celtics, agent Sam Permut of Roc Nation tells ESPN. Boucher lands a guaranteed deal with the Celtics and is expected to have a significant role in the frontcourt. pic.twitter.com/H13dHVyuu8
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Former Oregon Ducks teammates Chris Boucher & Payton Pritchard reunited in Boston. ☘️ pic.twitter.com/2mRtigs5Xk
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Celtics trade Georges Niang and picks to Jazz for undrafted rookie RJ Luis Jr. https://t.co/mQ6BlLZ4MI
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