Chris Boucher has left the Toronto Raptors to join the Boston Celtics on a one-year, $3.3 million deal. It comes as no surprise given Toronto's apparent lack of interest in rekindling their relationship with Boucher. Although he was a favorite player for many due to his hustle and professionalism, the Raptors seemed ready to move on. Joining the Celtics offers Boucher the opportunity to play a significant frontcourt role amid roster changes, particularly with superstar Jayson Tatum's uncertain future.
This news isn't a major surprise to me, and I don't think many Raptors fans are shocked to see Boucher heading to another team. Toronto has seemed ready to move on from him for a while, and with the roster filling up quickly and no rush to lock him into a new deal, it was clear they weren't interested in a reunion.
Without a doubt, as the Raptors embarked on a wild stretch in the 2020s, Chris Boucher grew to become one of my favorite players to watch on the entire team. He doesn't do anything to blow you out of the water, nor is he the most flashy to watch, but it's his constant hustle and willingness to tackle any role head-on that sold me on his character.
While it hurts to see Boucher leaving Toronto, I'm kind of glad to see he's joining the Celtics, considering they will go into the 2025-26 season with a bit of a hazy outlook - especially since they'll be without superstar Jayson Tatum and are navigating the post-Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades.
Boucher is expected to have a significant role in the frontcourt, putting him in an even more certain position to take on a pivotal role next year.
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