A reunion between Chris Boucher and the Toronto Raptors could make a lot more sense this summer than it did a year ago. When Boucher left Toronto for the Boston Celtics last offseason, it marked the end of an era for the Raptors.
The Golden State Warriors have one roster spot open, and some have suggested they target center Chris Boucher to fill it. That's reportedly not about to happen.
When Chris Boucher opted to sign with the Boston Celtics last offseason, it truly marked the end of an era for the Toronto Raptors. It was sad to see the last remaining piece from the 2019 championship team and arguably the franchise’s all-time best player off the bench dart for a division rival, but it was understandable.
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Two days after acquiring center Nikola Vucevic, the Boston Celtics traded forward Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Guard John Tonje heads to Boston, while Utah also receives a second-round draft pick and cash.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
The Jazz have officially released veterans Lonzo Ball and Chris Boucher, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. The moves were expected. Utah received two second-round picks from Cleveland for taking on Ball’s $10MM contract.
The Celtics made a flurry of deadline moves, essentially clearing out the end of their bench and providing a clearer picture of the team’s short-term goals. The first move was trading Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz, who will reportedly waive him.
The Utah Jazz have reportedly released another one of their trade deadline additions brought in from this week. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on X, the Jazz are expected to waive big man Chris Boucher, who was acquired from the Boston Celtics before the trade deadline.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
The Jazz have agreed to acquire big man Chris Boucher in a trade with the Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). It’ll be a cost-cutting move for Boston — the team remains in luxury tax territory, but will be just $3.6MM above that tax threshold after moving Boucher, per cap expert Yossi Gozlan (Twitter link).
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla cannot have made a more definitive statement to President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens: the big man rotation behind Neemias Queta is not up-to-snuff right now.
After parting with multiple key veterans in cost-saving moves during the offseason, Boston has assembled a string of young, unproven talent.
Chris Boucher is joining the Boston Celtics. Boucher has signed a one-year, $3.3 million veteran minimum contract with the Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Boucher’s seven-season run with the Toronto Raptors has come to an end. He was the last remaining player from the Raptors 2019 championship roster.
The Celtics have lost a lot of talent this summer, but they've saved a tremendous amount of money in the process.
He saw action in 50 games last season, averaging 10 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.2 minutes.
Chris Boucher has spent the last seven seasons playing for the Toronto Raptors. The former Oregon star finished last year with averages of 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 50 games.
Finding a long-term solution at the center position should be a priority for the Golden State Warriors this summer. The lack of size in the middle of the floor is becoming a bigger issue with each passing year.
Chris Boucher quietly had one of the most efficient seasons of his career, but at 32 and with the Toronto Raptors facing a financial crunch, his time with the team is likely over.
Chris Boucher is not going anywhere. The Toronto Raptors veteran was not moved ahead of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline buzzer. This was the biggest surprise of the day for Toronto as they keep Boucher and his expiring $10.8 million contract – which was believed to make him a likely trade candidate for a contender.
Chris Boucher‘s time with the Toronto Raptors could be coming to an end, as the 32-year-old forward is in the final year of his contract and likely doesn’t fit into the team’s long-term rebuilding plans.
Chris Boucher first made it to the NBA as a two-way player with the Golden State Warriors. Monday, he torched his old team in the fourth quarter.
Chris Boucher could be on the move ahead of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. Boucher has fallen out of the Raptors rotation as of late and does not fit with the team’s long term vision.
Chris Boucher has emerged as a potential trade target, with several teams—including the Denver Nuggets—reportedly interested in the Toronto Raptors’ forward.
Chris Boucher is saying all the right things. The 31-year-old Toronto Raptors forward claims he doesn’t feel out of place these days. He looks around at training camp and sees a roster full of young, up-and-coming prospects and says he knows he can still run with these guys.
Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher is not happy about being left off Team Canada. With the Paris Olympics this summer, Canada had a lot of capable NBA players who could be on the roster.
He will undergo further evaluation by specialists but isn’t expected to require surgery.
There’s a love for Chris Boucher in Toronto. For the better part of six seasons, the 31-year-old Montreal native has been the energy guy on the bench for the Toronto Raptors.
The Toronto Raptors may be ready to fully close the book on their 2019 title team less than five years later.
The Boston Celtics don't need any major upgrades ahead of the trade deadline, but everybody could use a little more quality depth.
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Free Newsletters




