The Jazz plan to waive Boucher (personal) after acquiring him from the Celtics on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
In what amounted to a salary dump by the Celtics, the Jazz agreed to take on Boucher and the remainder of his contract in order to secure a future second-round pick. The 33-year-old Boucher wasn't a desirable asset for a Jazz squad in rebuilding mode, but the veteran big man could have some appeal to contending clubs in need of frontcourt depth once he clears waivers. Boucher averaged 10.4 minutes per game across nine appearances for Boston in 2025-26.
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Jazz's Chris Boucher: Shipped to Utah
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The Jazz acquired Boucher (personal), cash considerations and a future second-round pick from the Celtics on Thursday in exchange for John Tonje, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Boucher had logged just four minutes in one appearance for the Celtics since the beginning of December, and he'll provide emergency depth in the Utah frontcourt if he sticks around. The 33-year-old big man is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Out again Wednesday
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Boucher (personal) is out for Wednesday's game versus Houston, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
It's widely believed that Boucher could be moved at the trade deadline, so this could certainly be related to that. Boucher is not part of Boston's rotation anyway.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Won't play Tuesday
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Boucher (personal) is out for Tuesday's game against Dallas.
This news is unlikely to impact fantasy hoops, as Boucher has been unable to crack Boston's rotation in recent weeks.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Iffy for Tuesday
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Boucher (personal reasons) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Dallas.
Boucher has mostly been out of Boston's rotation, so his availability will not make a big impact in fantasy hoops. Boucher is also a trade candidate to monitor ahead of the deadline.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Off injury report
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Boucher (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Boucher was not available for Monday's win over Portland due to an illness but will suit up Wednesday. The big man hasn't seen the court since Nov. 23 and isn't guaranteed to play against Atlanta. However, he's a candidate to enter the rotation if Neemias Queta (illness) and Luka Garza (illness) are both ruled out.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Downgraded to out
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Boucher (illness) is out for Monday's game against Portland.
Boucher was a late addition to the injury report Monday and isn't feeling well enough to suit up. However, the big man hasn't appeared in a game for the Celtics since Nov. 23 and was unlikely to play meaningful minutes against the Trail Blazers anyway.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Late addition to injury report
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Boucher is questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to an illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Boucher has been added to the team's injury report only a few hours before tipoff, which generally isn't a great sign. The Celtics should have another update on his availability shortly.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Available Monday
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Boucher (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Boucher was initially listed as questionable due to a back issue, though he was upgraded to probable Monday before being cleared to suit up. The big man hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 23, so his availability shouldn't affect the Boston rotation.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Probable for Monday
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Boucher (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Pistons, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Boucher was previously labeled as questionable. He hasn't been in the rotation lately, so his status won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Game-time call for Monday
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Boucher (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Boucher was a late scratch Saturday due to back spasms, but he'll have a chance to be available Monday if he continues to trend in the right direction. Even if cleared to play, he's unlikely to see the court.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Late scratch Saturday
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Boucher has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Hawks due to low back spasms, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Boucher is currently buried on the depth chart, so his absence shouldn't impact Boston's rotation. His next chance to play will arrive Monday in Detroit.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Upgraded to available
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Boucher (personal) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings.
After being away from the team for three games in a row, Boucher has rejoined the Celtics after tending to a personal matter. The 32-year-old center offers Boston some frontcourt depth, though it appears Luka Garza is gaining a grip on the backup role behind Neemias Queta.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Could return Thursday
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Boucher (personal) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Boucher has missed three consecutive games while attending to a personal matter, but he could return for Thursday's road tilt. Boucher has not played since Nov. 23, so his return wouldn't impact the Celtics' rotation all that much.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Boucher (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Boucher will miss his third straight game due to personal reasons, though his absence shouldn't affect the Boston rotation. The veteran big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Kings.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Out for Friday
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Boucher is out for Friday's game against the Pacers due to personal reasons.
Boucher is not a regular part of Boston's rotation, so his absence won't affect the team significantly.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Available for Monday
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Boucher (illness) will be available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Boucher is no longer showing up on the injury report for Boston. He hasn't been a part of the team's recent rotation, however.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Listed out with illness
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Boucher is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks due to a non-COVID illness.
Boucher can be considered day-to-day with Boston's following contest lined up for Monday against the Pistons. His absence doesn't appear to impact Boston's rotation in a meaningful way, though it does perhaps entrench Josh Minott as the primary backup center.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Limited to 13 minutes
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Boucher closed with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one steal over 13 minutes during Saturday's 128-101 loss to the Rockets.
Boucher picked up four fouls in 13 minutes, continuing what has been a rough start to his career in Boston. Despite a promising preseason, it appears as though Boucher is not a priority right now, averaging just 2.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game. There is no reason to consider him in fantasy, even in deeper formats.
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Celtics' Chris Boucher: Quiet in season opener
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Boucher recorded six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 16 minutes during Wednesday's 117-116 loss to the 76ers.
Boucher failed to surpass the 20-minute mark despite an early injury to fellow big Luka Garza. Boucher was also noticeably absent for most of the fourth quarter. For the moment, the 32-year-old veteran is behind Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman and Sam Hauser at the center and power forward positions. Expect Boston's frontcourt situation to be in constant flux as the team struggles to find a winning combination from multiple journeymen reserves.
