The Golden State Warriors will have their fair share of ideal targets on the buyout market following an eventful trade season (the franchise acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a blockbuster deal).
According to Sports Illustrated’s Joey Akeley, a reunion with a two-time NBA champion forward could be a possibility for the Dubs.
“(Chris) Boucher had a serviceable 2024-25 season for the (Toronto) Raptors, averaging 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 36.3% from three,” Akeley wrote Friday. “He barely played for the (Boston) Celtics this season.”
Boucher started the 2025-26 campaign with the Celtics but was traded to the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Unsurprisingly, the Jazz waived the Oregon product shortly after the deal, making him a prime buyout candidate for several franchises.
As Akeley noted, Boucher wasn’t a significant factor for the Celtics this season. The 33-year-old veteran averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in nine games with Boston this year, shooting 32.0% from the field and 13.3% from three.
That said, Boucher, who won one championship with Golden State in 2017-18 and one with the Raptors the following season, has previously exhibited signs of being a valuable two-way contributor.
The Alma, Quebec native’s final four seasons with the Raptors are proof of that, as he emerged as a versatile defender who could be effective in different spots on the offensive end.
Boucher is an asset who could soon attract the Warriors' attention.
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