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The Boston Celtics have an impressive roster despite massive changes in the offseason. Jayson Tatum is not with the active roster for the 2025-26 season, but head coach Joe Mazzulla loves what he is seeing from his squad.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / October 10

Celtics drop the ball late, lose to Raptors 107-105

Chris Boucher returned to Ontario to face his former team as Boston traveled to the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto Friday night for game 2 of the NBA preseason.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / September 30

Chris Boucher shares honest take on Joe Mazzulla’s ‘character’ after getting to know Boston Celtics head coach

Chris Boucher was one of the Boston Celtics’ biggest additions this offseason after their disappointing playoff exit. The Jayson Tatum-less Celtics were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the New York Knicks in six games.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 29

Celtics Star Reacts to Signing of Former College Teammate

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard spoke about the signing of big man Chris Boucher, with whom he played in college at Oregon. Pritchard and Boucher crossed paths at Oregon in the 2016-17 season, Boucher's final year playing collegiate ball.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / August 13

Celtics Officially Sign 2-Time Champion Big Man

The center position in Boston will look a whole lot different this upcoming year. Gone are the likes of champion Celtics big men Luke Kornet, Kristaps Porzingis, and (likely) Al Horford.

Boston Celtics News / BasketballNews.com / August 9

Celtics reshape roster with Niang trade, Boucher signing

The Boston Celtics have executed two pivotal roster moves aimed at managing payroll and adding depth ahead of the 2025-26 season. Boston traded forward

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / August 6

Former Raptors Forward Chris Boucher Signs With Celtics

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.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 6

Knicks Rival Poaches Potential Free Agent

The New York Knicks are watching a division rival of theirs improve their team in free agency. "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.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / August 5

Basketball World Reacts To Boston Celtics Signing Former NBA Champion

On Tuesday afternoon, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Boston Celtics were signing Chris Boucher. The two-time NBA Champion had spent the last seven years playing for the Toronto Raptors.

New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / August 5

Knicks emerge as favorites in sweepstakes for former All-Star

The Ben Simmons saga is starting to reach an endpoint, as the New York Knicks are a potential top landing spot for the veteran’s minimum. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, New York has emerged as the favorite to land the former All-Star forward.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 5

Celtics Adding Chris Boucher to Frontcourt on One-Year Deal

The Boston Celtics are signing NBA veteran big man Chris Boucher to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal follows Boston’s trade of Georges Niang to the Utah Jazz, which trimmed $50 million off their payroll and tax bill, according to Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

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Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / August 4

Toronto Raptors NBA Champion Is Still A Free Agent

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2

Former NBA champion could be a strong fit with Warriors

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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 25

Knicks Could Target Raptors Big Man in Free Agency

The New York Knicks are approaching free agency, and a good fraction of the league will be able to sign with them. Among those players is Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher, who is a free agent after seven seasons with the Atlantic Division rival.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 26

Raptors Facing Cap Crunch as Chris Boucher Nears Free Agency This Summer

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 23

Chris Boucher Is Finalist For Social Justice Award

Chris Boucher has been named a finalist for the 2024-25 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. This is a recognition that celebrates players who lead efforts to advance equity and justice in their communities.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 6

Chris Boucher Not Traded

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.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / January 15

Raptors Looking To Move Chris Boucher?

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 13

Raptors' Chris Boucher torches his former team in fourth quarter

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.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 11

Raptors Rumors: Chris Boucher Linked To Nuggets

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.