CHRIS BOUCHER NEWS

Chris Boucher's ever-evolving game adds mid-range jumper to give Raptors added weapon The mid-range game hasn’t exactly defined Boucher, but he was looking comfortable and decisive when he had the ball in his hands Wednesday.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Downward trend continues in win Boucher registered six points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 18 minutes during Saturday's 121-108 victory over the Magic.

Impact Boucher logged just 18 minutes in the win, continuing his downward trend in playing time. After a few games in which he was able to crash the 12-team fantasy scene, he has seen his role revert back to what we saw to open the season. While we know what he can do when afforded additional playing time, he is a tough player to hold right now. Keep an eye on the injury situation moving forward and should an opportunity arise once again, Boucher would be worth swooping up.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant and the Nets take on the Raptors

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup with Toronto averaging 30.4 points per game

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts third straight double-double Boucher ended with 22 points (10-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 105-100 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Boucher reached the 20-point mark for just the third time this season Saturday, connecting on a season-high 10-of-19 field goal attempts as Toronto kept Dallas at bay down the stretch. Ten of Boucher's 22 points came in the first quarter on 5-of-8 shooting from the field, as did six of his game-high 13 rebounds. The Raptors forward played a huge role off the bench and has now recorded a double-double in three straight contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Boucher Continues to Provide a Spark as Raptors Knock off Luka Doncic & the Mavericks The Toronto Raptors saw Chris Boucher play some of the best basketball of his career in a tight victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mave...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Anunoby scores 12 of his 26 in 4th, Raptors top Mavs 105-100

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NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active off bench Wednesday Boucher chipped in 12 points (2-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 16 rebounds, one block and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-98 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Boucher was a monster on the glass and while he posted another double-double, his second in a row and third over his last five appearances, he had an awful showing in terms of shooting since he needed 15 shots and eight trips to the charity stripe to score only 12 points. Regardless of the lack of efficiency, Boucher is leaving his slow start to the season in the rearview mirror and has averaged 17.2 points with 9.8 rebounds off the bench across his last five outings.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving scores 29, Nets beat depleted Raptors 112-98

Kyrie Irving scored 19 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Nic Claxton had 14 points and 12 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 112-98

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off injury report Boucher (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Nets.

Impact After one missed game, Boucher will be back Wednesday. He's played well over his past four appearances, averaging 18.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 28.8 minutes. He should continue seeing elevated usage for as long as Pascal Siakam (adductor) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) remain out.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Boucher has Found a Home & is Thriving Off the Bench: 'I'm Chris Boucher Wherever' Chris Boucher is putting together the best season of his career as he’s found a home and begun thriving as the sixth man for the Toronto Rap...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eric Koreen: Gary Trent Jr. and Chris Boucher (non-Covid... - The Athletic Gary Trent Jr. and Chris Boucher (non-Covid illnesses) are both back at practice today.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Practicing Monday Boucher (illness) participated in Monday's practice session, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Boucher missed Saturday's loss to the Hawks due to a non-COVID illness, but it sounds like he is recovering well ahead of Toronto's next game Wednesday against the Nets. Assuming Boucher clears the injury report before then, he should return to his usual role in the frontcourt rotation.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young hits Griffin for OT buzzer-beater, Hawks top Raptors

Trae Young threw a long pass to hit A.J. Griffin for a wide-open layup at the overtime buzzer and the Atlanta Hawks, after rallying late in regulation, beat the undermanned Toronto...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Boucher Joins Injury Report With Non-COVIVD Illness The Toronto Raptors have added Chris Boucher to the injury report with a non-COVID illness ahead of Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Hawk...

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out Saturday Boucher has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to a non-COVID illness, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Boucher appeared in each of the last 13 games, but he'll be sidelined due to his illness Saturday. However, he'll have several days to recover before the Raptors return home to face the Nets on Wednesday. The Raptors are devastated by injuries at the moment, so the team may need to turn to at least Thaddeus Young, and Juancho Hernangomez a lot in the frontcourt, with Scottie Barnes likely seeing as many minutes as he can handle with both frontcourt and backcourt depleted and Christian Koloko and Khem Birch providing frontcourt depth.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second double-double Boucher notched 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 112-104 win over the Heat.

Impact Boucher notched his second double-double of the 2022-23 campaign by shooting the ball well from the field and by crashing the glass. He collected eight of his 10 rebounds on the defensive end, leading his team in that category. Boucher has now scored in double figures in four straight contests and has recorded at least one steal in each matchup.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anunoby has season-high 32 points, Raptors beat Heat 112-104

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues scoring success Boucher closed with 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 115-111 win over the Pistons.

Impact Boucher has been rolling on the offensive end, and he enjoyed another efficient shooting night Monday on the way to a victory. He's finished with 19 or more points in each of his last three contests, and he's also been a factor on the defensive end by recording at least one steal over this brief stretch.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banton, Boucher lead short-handed Raptors past Pistons

Dalano Banton scored 27 points and Chris Boucher added 20 as the short-handed Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 115-111

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 5: Best available sleepers, streamers includeCharles Bassey, Norman Powell, Chris Boucher Check out our favorite fantasy basketball waiver-wire pickups, sleepers, and streamers for Week 5's NBA slate, including Charles Bassey, Kel...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Breaks out with 20-point game Boucher produced 20 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 132-113 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Boucher has yet to start a game for Toronto and was enduring a rough stretch -- he scored a combined 10 points over his previous three outings -- before delivering a season-best scoring output here. Boucher has scored at least 17 points in three of his last six contests, but he lacks the consistency on a game-to-game basis to become a reliable fantasy asset in most formats.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Omoruyi scores career-high 22 as Thunder top Raptors 132-113

Eugene Omoruyi scored a career-high 22 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the Toronto Raptors 132-113 and snap a four-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes up empty Monday Boucher amassed zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and three rebounds in 14 minutes during Monday's 111-97 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Boucher hadn't tallied fewer than eight points in a game prior to Monday's effort, so it's best to view this as an outlier showing. Boucher still averages 10.5 points and 4.8 boards per game in just over 20 minutes per contest and should remain a consistent part of the team's rotation moving forward.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high usage Boucher provided 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Friday's 111-110 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Prior to Wednesday, Boucher had failed to attempt 10-plus field goals in a contest. He launched a season-high 13 attempts Friday, while providing his most well-rounded stat line yet. Boucher is a candidate to carry his momentum into a strong contest Sunday, especially if Pascal Siakam (groin) sits.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic's 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors

Luka Doncic scored 35 points, his eighth consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-110 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS