The Golden State Warriors still have an open roster spot, and with the buyout market heating up, the speculation around potential additions isn’t slowing down anytime soon. One name that’s resurfaced-though more as a long shot than a front-runner-is a familiar face: Chris Boucher.
Now 33, Boucher is a two-time NBA champion and former Warrior, though his stint in the Bay Area back in 2017-18 was brief-just one game, to be exact. Still, he walked away with a ring that season, and some Warriors fans have been calling for a reunion ever since he hit free agency last summer.
That reunion didn’t materialize then, and at this point, it still feels unlikely. But with Golden State’s current roster makeup, it’s not entirely out of the question either.
Let’s connect the dots. The Warriors have been leaning into a bit of a Boston big man pipeline lately.
They brought in Al Horford during the offseason, then swung a trade that sent Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and Trayce Jackson-Davis out the door in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. Their third-string center, Quinten Post, was a second-round pick out of Boston College.
So, yeah-there’s a pattern here.
Boucher, meanwhile, is coming off a tough season with the Celtics. After being a solid rotational piece for the Raptors last year-averaging 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting nearly 50% from the field and a respectable 36.3% from three-his production fell off a cliff in Boston. In limited minutes, he put up just 2.3 points and 2.0 boards per game, shooting 32% from the floor and a rough 13.3% from deep.
Boston moved him to Utah at the trade deadline, but the Jazz waived him before he ever suited up. That puts him back on the market, available and looking for another opportunity.
So, could the Warriors kick the tires on Boucher? It’s a long shot, sure. But given the team’s recent affinity for Boston-connected bigs and the fact that they still have a roster spot to play with, it’s not completely off the table.
At his best, Boucher brings length, energy, and some floor spacing from the frontcourt-traits that could be valuable in a limited role off the bench. But the question is whether the Warriors believe he still has enough left in the tank to contribute meaningfully, especially after a down year.
For now, there’s no indication that a move is imminent. But in a season where Golden State is still figuring out its identity post-trade deadline, every option-even the improbable ones-deserve at least a glance.