CHRIS BOUCHER NEWS

Raptors clamp down on Miami, top Heat 98-90 for split

Fred VanVleet scored 24 points, Pascal Siakam added 23 and the Toronto Raptors rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 98-90 on Monday night and split their two-game t...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors' Chris Boucher return could be key to unlocking bench success MIAMI — Chris Boucher knows the bench unit he became such a focal point of a year ago has underperformed through most of the three games thi...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Available Monday Boucher (hamstring) will be available for Monday's game against the Heat, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact After missing the first three games of the season, Boucher was trending in the right direction prior to Monday's matchup. He apparently felt good after the Raptors' morning shootaround Monday and has been cleared to make his season debut against Miami. The 29-year-old could be in line for a significant workload since Otto Porter (hamstring) is out and Scottie Barnes (ankle) is a game-time decision.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expecting to play Monday Boucher (hamstring) said he's expecting to be cleared for Monday's contest against the Heat, but the team will likely wait until after shootaround to decide his official status, Mi...

Impact Boucher has missed the first three games of the campaign due to a hamstring injury and is officially listed as questionable for Monday's contest, per Blake Murphy of The Athletic. If Boucher is cleared to make his season debut, he could have a sizable role in his first game with Otto Porter (hamstring) already ruled out and Scottie Barnes (ankle) unlikely to play.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play Monday Boucher (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's contest against the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boucher has missed the Raptors' first three games of the campaign due to a hamstring injury, but he'll have a chance to make his season debut Monday. If available, he could see an increased role with Otto Porter (hamstring) out and Scottie Barnes (ankle) unlikely to play.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Flynn and Chris Boucher are next in line to provide Raptors some depth On a night where Scottie Barnes sprained his ankle and did not return, the Raptors got an offensive boost from Flynn.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Miami and Toronto meet in conference matchup

Toronto faces Miami for an Eastern Conference matchup Monday

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After a scuffle, Heat hold on to top Raptors 112-109

Jimmy Butler scored 24 points, Max Strus added 20 off the bench and the Miami Heat topped the Toronto Raptors 112-109 on Saturday night to stop a season-opening two-game slide

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Boucher (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boucher's absence will mark his third straight game missed to start the season. In his absence, Khem Birch and Precious Achiuwa figure to be the primary options for frontcourt depth.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes on Miami for conference showdown

Miami plays Toronto in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Friday Boucher (hamstring) will miss Friday's tilt against the Nets, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Boucher missed Wednesday's season opener due to the same injury and will miss the first half of the back-to-back set Friday. Khem Birch, who also missed Wednesday's contest, will play Friday and will share the backup center duties with Precious Achiuwa and Christian Koloko.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes on Brooklyn for conference matchup

Brooklyn plays Toronto in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 21 Oregon's defense an emphasis heading into season

Oregon heads into the season ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP Top 25

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Friday Boucher (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Brooklyn, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Boucher didn't play during Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers but will have a chance to make his season debut during the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. Otto Porter (hamstring) has already been ruled out against the Nets, so it's possible that Boucher handles increased run if he's able to suit up Friday.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Boucher (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's season opener versus the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Boucher has now been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game. With Boucher and Khem Birch (knee) out, Precious Achiuwa and Thaddeus Young are in line for extended minutes as frontcourt bench options, with Juancho Hernangomez even being an option if injuries or foul trouble disrupt the rotation.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially labeled doubtful Despite a report suggesting Boucher (hamstring) was questionable Wednesday's opener, he is officially listed as doubtful for the tilt, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Boucher reportedly seemed to be in an okay spot to suit up after taking part in practice Monday, but his doubtful designation on the injury report tells a different story. Unless he receives an upgrade later, the big man will presumably miss the opener.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Opening Night Boucher (hamstring) holds a questionable tag for the opener Wednesday versus the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Boucher was initially ruled out for the opener due to a hamstring issue that was expected to cost him a "couple of weeks," but he took part in practice Monday and appears to have pushed his potential return date up. Official word on his status for the opener should surface sometime Wednesday. If available, Boucher could shoulder a sizable bench workload with both Otto Porter (hamstring) and Khem Birch (knee) ruled out.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Update Timelines on Chris Boucher and Otto Porter Jr. The Toronto Raptors had Chris Boucher back at practice on Monday while Otto Porter Jr. appears to be a little further from returning to the...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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

Impact Coach Nick Nurse said Friday that Boucher was expected to remain out for "a couple of weeks," but Nurse said after Monday's practice session that he hopes the forward will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers. Even if Boucher is held out Wednesday, it seems likely that he'll be cleared to return early in the year.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Add Gary Trent Jr. to Injury Report, Share Update on Chris Boucher The Toronto Raptors will be without Gary Trent Jr. for Friday’s preseason finale while Chris Boucher and Otto Porter Jr. still appear weeks...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't be available for opener Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said Friday that Boucher (hamstring) is expected to remain out for "a couple of weeks," Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Nurse initially told reporters on Wednesday that he was hopeful Boucher would be available for the regular-season opener, but that no longer seems feasible considering the latest update. At this point, Boucher figures to miss at least the first week of the regular season as he continues to recover, but he could return some time during the second week of the season if he can avoid a setback.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Provide Injury Updates on Chris Boucher, Otto Porter Jr. & Malachi Flynn The Toronto Raptors are expected to be without Otto Porter Jr., Chris Boucher, and Malachi Flynn in the preseason finale against the Boston...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hopeful for regular-season opener Coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that he hopes Boucher (hamstring) will be able to return for the Raptors' regular-season opener against the Cavaliers on Oct. 19, Josh Lewenberg of...

Impact Boucher missed Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Bulls due to his left hamstring strain and will be unavailable for Friday's preseason finale against Boston. While Nurse acknowledged that Boucher's status to begin the year is somewhat uncertain, the 29-year-old is at least in the mix for the regular-season opener.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors keep building back toward championship contention

Masai Ujiri believes his Toronto Raptors are building toward something big

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Boucher has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Bulls due to a left hamstring strain, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Impact The extent of Boucher's injury remains unclear, but he'll have just one more opportunity to play in the preseason before the Raptors open the regular season against Cavaliers on Oct. 19. The talented big man signed a three-year, $35 million deal with Toronto this offseason and is expected to see a sizable role off the bench if he's available to begin the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE