CHRIS BOUCHER NEWS

Not on injury report Boucher (knee) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact After missing Friday's preseason game against the Nets with a mild contusion, Boucher isn't listed on the official injury report. With Kelly Olynyk (back) sidelined Wednesday, Boucher could get the backup center minutes behind Jakob Poeltl, putting him on the streaming radar.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee injury Boucher will not return to Friday's preseason matchup with the Nets due to a right knee contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The severity of Boucher's injury is not known at this time. He accumulated 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal before exiting. When healthy, he is expected to provide frontcourt depth for the Raptors this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 22 points in preseason loss Boucher tallied 22 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and seven rebounds in 18 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Wizards.

Impact Boucher turned back the clock in the loss, scoring a team-high 22 points. Following periods of fantasy relevance, Boucher has fallen off a cliff in recent seasons, struggling to play a consistent role for the Raptors. Although this was a trip down memory lane, it does not mean managers should lean into the nostalgia come draft day.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench with 13 points Boucher finished Sunday's 125-98 preseason win over the Wizards with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.

Impact Boucher was one of seven Raptors players to score in double digits Sunday, five of which came off the bench. He saw his playing time dip during the 2023-24 campaign compared to previous seasons, but the 31-year-old Boucher is looking to make a larger impact off the bench for the upcoming year.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Improved mindset for 2024-25 Boucher (knee) has done a lot of work this offseason to ensure his mind is in the right place to start the 2024-25 campaign, Michael Grange of sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Boucher was reportedly upset with his role last season, averaging just 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14.1 minutes across 50 appearances, all of which were coming off the bench. While Boucher isn't necessarily slated for an increased role in 2024-25, it seems as though the 31-year-old big man is more willing to accept a depth role.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Boucher (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Boucher last played on March 9, when he recorded 16 points and eight rebounds across 31 minutes in a road loss to the Trail Blazers. The big man missed Toronto's final 18 contests, and he finished the campaign with averages of 6.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game across 50 appearances off the bench. From a statistical perspective, this was Boucher's worst year in the league since the 2018-19 campaign, his second campaign in The Association.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Nets Boucher (knee) will not play against the Nets on Wednesday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Boucher is considered out indefinitely after suffering a partial MCL tear in his right knee in early March.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Boucher (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers and remains out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Boucher suffered a partial MCL tear in his right knee in early March and doesn't have a return timetable. It wouldn't be surprising if Boucher misses the rest of the 2023-24 regular season.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Share Timeline For Chris Boucher's Injury Recovery The Toronto Raptors say Chris Boucher will need six to eight weeks to recover from a partial MCL tear likely ending his season

MARCH 16, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sustains MCL damage Boucher has suffered a partial MCL tear in his right knee and will undergo further testing in coming days, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Impact Boucher is expected to recover without requiring surgery, but more light will be shed on the severity of his injury following testing. Boucher may be dealing with a minor tear, and even if his recovery could be quickened by opting for the surgical path, his decision to heal naturally would be unsurprising in the context of Toronto's 23-41 record and 12th place standing in the Eastern Conference. The 31-year-old is coming off back-to-back double-digit scoring performances, but he has struggled to produce relevant output even after Precious Achiuwa was traded to New York in February.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Denver Boucher (knee) will not play in Monday's game versus Denver, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The Raptors are expected to be very shorthanded Monday, as Boucher joins Gary Trent (groin) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) on the sidelines. Kelly Olynyk will likely play significant minutes, while Jalen McDaniels could step into a larger role as well.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with bruised knee Boucher is listed as questionable for Monday's game at Denver due to a bruised right knee.

Impact Boucher has stepped up over the last two games with Toronto missing key pieces in Scottie Barnes (hand) and Jakob Poeltl (finger), but he could be in danger of missing the first of the Raptors' four games in the week ahead. If Boucher is cleared to play, he should make for a relatively appealing streaming option given that he's totaled 27 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and three blocks over his last two games (55 total minutes). Keep an eye out for an update at shootaround Monday morning.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 16 points from bench Boucher finished Saturday's 128-118 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers with 16 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 31 minutes.

Impact Boucher provided much-needed size and agility to the interior during the loss. Recently, he has played well off the bench during Scottie Barnes' (hand) absence but he has also dealt with his own injuries, minimizing what would have otherwise been golden opportunities with Barnes and Jakob Poeltl (finger) absent. Considering his average of 27.5 minutes over the past two games, Boucher's increased usage should continue if he can stay healthy.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Boucher's Tenure with the Raptors is Nearing an End Chris Boucher has been a constant for the Toronto Raptors for years now but his time with the organization appears to be nearing an end

MARCH 7, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Good to go against Golden State Boucher (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Boucher has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with an illness. However, the 30-year-old forward has been largely left out of Toronto's rotation.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Boucher (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Boucher is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to a non-COVID illness. However, his potential absence won't impact Toronto's rotation.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Boucher (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boucher is not a consistent part of the rotation, so his absence from the active roster will not impact fantasy hoops. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Warriors.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy due to illness Boucher (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Boucher has been a fringe rotation player for the Raptors, making just three brief appearances in February. His status doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Coach Talks About Chris Boucher's Role in Toronto The Toronto Raptors want Chris Boucher to stay ready as a veteran whose number could be called at any moment this season

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NBA Trade Deadline: Chris Boucher Could Make Sense for the OKC Thunder The Thunder typically make some movement at the trade deadline, and the Raptors could be the perfect trade partner.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NBA Trade Deadline: Chris Boucher Could Make Sense for the OKC Thunder The Thunder typically make some movement at the trade deadline, and the Raptors could be the perfect trade partner.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Re-enters rotation Boucher recorded 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 12 minutes during Monday's 138-100 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Boucher was a healthy scratch in Toronto's last two contests, but he stepped in with efficient offense and active rebounding in a limited sample during Monday's blowout loss. Boucher being phased out of the rotation is an interesting storyline given that the 30-year-old is the only power forward on the roster besides Scottie Barnes, but it appears that Toronto would rather allocate the minutes elsewhere at this time.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double off bench Boucher recorded 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 16 minutes during Sunday's 133-118 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Boucher has had relatively limited production off the bench for most of the year, but he's come within one rebound of a double-double in his last two appearances. He was perfect from the floor Sunday, although it's worth noting that both of his recent strong performances came in games where the score was lopsided after the first half. Across his last eight appearances, Boucher has averaged 7.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Friday Boucher posted three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds across seven minutes during Friday's 120-118 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Boucher played fewer than 15 minutes for the 10th consecutive game, scoring just three points. Despite a proven ability to produce fantasy-relevant numbers, Boucher's days of playing meaningful minutes appear to be behind him. At this point, there is no reason to have him on a roster, even in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks two shots off bench Boucher finished Wednesday's 135-128 victory over the Hawks with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two blocks across 10 minutes.

Impact Boucher played through a recent quad injury, blocking two shots in 10 minutes. Unfortunately, that's where the good news ends. He added just two points to his boxscore, continuing his disappointing season. Despite a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Boucher's days of being a viable asset appear to have passed him by.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE