CHRIS BOUCHER NEWS

Available Wednesday Boucher (quad) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Boucher suffered a left quad contusion during Monday's loss to the Knicks and didn't practice Tuesday, but he'll still suit up Wednesday. Boucher has appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14.3 minutes during that stretch.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially considered questionable Boucher (quad) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Boucher is dealing with a left quad contusion, which he suffered during Monday's loss to the Knicks. His status could come down to pregame warmups Wednesday. The 30-year-old hasn't been a sizable component of Toronto's rotation this season, logging his smallest role since 2019 at 14.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Tuesday Boucher (thigh) didn't practice Tuesday, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boucher left Monday's loss to the Knicks after suffering a left thigh bruise. His status for Wednesday's matchup versus the Hawks should surface sometime Tuesday night, but he isn't trending in the right direction.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held to 10 minutes Boucher closed Friday's 121-108 win over the Bulls with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 10 minutes.

Impact Boucher has been limited to 10 minutes in two straight games and is trending down in fantasy basketball. Starting center Jakob Poeltl has been on fire for the Raptors, and Precious Achiuwa has been getting the bulk of the frontcourt minutes for the second unit.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on double-double Boucher accumulated nine points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Boucher was one rebound and one point shy of notching his first double-double of the season Wednesday. Boucher continues to be one of Toronto's first options off the bench in the frontcourt. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 16.6 minutes across nine games so far in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam Thrilled for Chris Boucher, Says Teammates 'Deserved' Raptors Honors The Toronto Raptors made the shocking decision to give Chris Boucher the post-game honors but Pascal Siakam said it was deserved

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Productive in limited action Boucher accumulated six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 win over the Bucks.

Impact Boucher has seen his playing time decrease from 20.0 minutes per game in 2022-23 to averaging 14.8 minutes across his first four appearances this season. He has also yet to make a three-pointer after making 0.8 per contest last season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Boucher will return to the bench for Friday's preseason game against the Wizards.

Impact This is an expected move with Jakob Poeltl healthy again. Boucher has played well in the preseason for the most part, and it's likely that he has earned a rotation spot.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fouls out Tuesday Boucher recorded three points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 13 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 106-102 preseason win over the Bulls...

Impact Boucher continues to draw starts with Jakob Poeltl (illness) sidelined, a sign that he's slated to be the top frontcourt reserve during the regular season. Boucher showed off his defensive prowess in his limited action but was also a little too aggressive at times. Boucher has an extremely unique skill set, but it remains to be seen if he can handle more than 20 minutes per game and still be effective.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors rotation, stock up, stock down: Chris Boucher is earning rave reviews Through two of the Raptors’ four preseason games, here's what has stood out in the battle for minutes.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starts sans Poeltl Boucher will start Sunday's exhibition versus the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Jakob Poeltl (illness), Precious Achiuwa (groin) and Christian Koloko (illness) all sidelined, Boucher will make a spot start during preseason action. Boucher averaged 9.4 points and 5.5 rebounds across 76 appearances last year and should see a similar reserve role in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points Boucher produced 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and one block across 21 minutes of Sunday's 112-99 preseason win against the Kings.

Impact Precious Achiuwa (groin strain) sat this game out, so Boucher was the primary big man off the bench. Boucher is coming off a down season in 2022-23, but with a new head coach, he'll have a clean slate to prove his worth.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam scores 22, leads Raptors over Hornets 120-100

Pascal Siakam led a balanced Toronto Raptors attack to their fifth win in six games over the injury-riddled Charlotte Hornets

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Increased role continues Boucher recorded eight points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 106-92 win over Miami.

Impact Boucher played at least 22 minutes for the fourth consecutive game, a period in which he has been able to flirt with top-100 value. Jakob Poeltl was in early foul trouble, affording Boucher some extra run at the center position, something that managers shouldn't expect to see all too often. While he can be used as a short-term option, even in standard leagues, Boucher should not be viewed as a must-roster asset.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in blowout victory Boucher racked up 19 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 118-97 win over the Pistons.

Impact Boucher played in excess of 25 minutes for the second straight game, taking advantage of the fact the game was a blowout. The Raptors were also without a couple of key pieces, affording Boucher an enlarged role. While he has been a disappointment for much of the season, Boucher is worth a look as long as the team is down on troops.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam scores 32 as Raptors rout struggling Pistons 118-97

Pascal Siakam scored 32 points, Chris Boucher had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors routed the struggling Detroit Pistons 118-97 for their eighth win in nine home g...

MARCH 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Meager output in win Boucher finished Saturday's 122-107 victory over the Timberwolves with five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 19 minutes.

Impact Boucher continues to see a decreased role after the addition of Jakob Poeltl and hasn't played more than 20 minutes since Feb. 25. Over his last 10 games, the undrafted product out of Oregon has averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 14.8 minutes.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to garner modest role Boucher amassed four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Monday's 118-113 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Since the acquisition of Jakob Poeltl at the trade deadline, Boucher's minutes and production have dropped slightly. Across his last 10 appearances, Boucher is averaging 8.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 18.4 minutes. While he's experienced a slight downturn in usage, Boucher's efficiency has risen, as he's posting 53/33/77 shooting spilts since Feb. 10.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in victory Boucher had 13 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 123-113 win over the Magic.

Impact Boucher did just enough to remain relevant in the win, continuing what has been a productive stretch over the past two weeks. During that two-week stretch, Boucher has been a top 50 player on a per-game basis in nine-category leagues while averaging 12.2 points to go with 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. Looking ahead, Boucher should remain a regular part of the frontcourt rotation, though he could fade into a 15-minute role once both Gary Trent (calf) and OG Anunoby (wrist) are back in the mix.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven points against Jazz Boucher logged seven points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 122-116 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Boucher had one of his best stretches of the season leading up to the deadline, but the Raptors did not do his fantasy value any favors by adding Jakob Poeltl to their frontcourt. Things are suddenly very crowded up front, so Boucher will need to find a way to get ahead of Precious Achiuwa if he wants to keep his fantasy value afloat.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Wednesday Boucher totaled 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals in 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 112-98 victory over the...

Impact The 30-year-old big made an impact at both ends of the court, recording his second straight double-double and eighth of the season while delivering multiple blocks and steals in the same game for the first time all season. Boucher's been productive overall lately, averaging 12.7 points, 8.0 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 22.8 minutes a night over the last nine games while shooting 56.6 percent from the floor and 48.1 percent from three-point range, but his workload and role could decline significantly with the Raptors trading for Jakob Poeltl after Wednesday's win.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Siakam scores 37, Raptors hand Spurs 10th straight loss

Pascal Siakam had 37 points and 10 rebounds, Fred VanVleet scored 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat San Antonio 112-98 to hand the struggling Spurs their 10th consecutive loss

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Posts double-double off bench Boucher totaled 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Sunday's 106-103 victory over Memphis.

Impact Boucher has been one of the main beneficiaries of OG Anunoby's absence due to a wrist injury, which has forced head coach Nick Nurse to expand his typically shallow rotation. Though Nurse used only eight players Sunday, Boucher looks to be in the circle of trust for the time being. Boucher has cleared 20 minutes in four straight games and is averaging 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 treys and 1.0 blocks while shooting 60.6 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks three shots in victory Boucher chipped in 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 117-111 victory over Houston.

Impact Boucher blocked multiple shots for just the third time in his past 15 games, contributing on both ends of the floor. He has now played at least 20 minutes in three straight games, once again putting himself back in the 12-team discussion in fantasy. He certainly isn't a must-roster player by any means, although he is worth a look if you think he can stick in a similar role moving forward.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps in as top big man off bench Boucher finished Monday's 114-106 loss to the Suns with five points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one assist in 24 minutes.

Impact With Precious Achiuwa having recently moved into the starting five as a replacement for the injured OG Anunoby (wrist), Boucher has settled back in as Toronto's first big man off the bench. While Anunoby was sidelined for three of the past six contests and averaged just 20.7 minutes in the three games he did play, Boucher has earned between 17 and 24 minutes off the bench in each of those six outings. During that stretch, Boucher is averaging 9.7 points, 7.2 boards, 1.0 three-pointers, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals, numbers that put him on the radar as a potential pickup in 12- and 14-team leagues. Anunoby is out for at least the next three games, so Boucher will at least have value over the next week and should remain a solid option until Anunoby returns to full strength.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE