The Raptors’ recent win streak has ended rivals’ speculation Toronto could once again consider opting for a rebuild, as it did prior to the 2021 draft. Chris Boucher, in the final year of his contract, is considered available for a trade, however. – via Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report
Getting maximum production out of Boucher in limited minutes is huge for the Raptors. They don’t have the deepest of bench groups and it doesn’t provide a lot of scoring but it does have to provide immediate energy, something Boucher’s been hit and miss doing this season. The last half dozen games, though, he’s more than filled that role. “He’s accepted whatever is there for playing time, whatever the lineup is, he’s accepted it with energy,” Nurse said. “He’s played hard. There haven’t been a ton of offensive attempts, and that doesn’t seem to bother him either. He just keeps going and playing. He’s been really impactful.” – via Toronto Star
