Boucher (hamstring) will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher's absence will mark his third straight game missed to start the season. In his absence, Khem Birch and Precious Achiuwa figure to be the primary options for frontcourt depth.

Boucher (hamstring) will miss Friday's tilt against the Nets, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher missed Wednesday's season opener due to the same injury and will miss the first half of the back-to-back set Friday. Khem Birch, who also missed Wednesday's contest, will play Friday and will share the backup center duties with Precious Achiuwa and Christian Koloko.

Boucher (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Brooklyn, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher didn't play during Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers but will have a chance to make his season debut during the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. Otto Porter (hamstring) has already been ruled out against the Nets, so it's possible that Boucher handles increased run if he's able to suit up Friday.

Boucher (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's season opener versus the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher has now been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's game. With Boucher and Khem Birch (knee) out, Precious Achiuwa and Thaddeus Young are in line for extended minutes as frontcourt bench options, with Juancho Hernangomez even being an option if injuries or foul trouble disrupt the rotation.

Despite a report suggesting Boucher (hamstring) was questionable Wednesday's opener, he is officially listed as doubtful for the tilt, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher reportedly seemed to be in an okay spot to suit up after taking part in practice Monday, but his doubtful designation on the injury report tells a different story. Unless he receives an upgrade later, the big man will presumably miss the opener.

Boucher (hamstring) holds a questionable tag for the opener Wednesday versus the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher was initially ruled out for the opener due to a hamstring issue that was expected to cost him a "couple of weeks," but he took part in practice Monday and appears to have pushed his potential return date up. Official word on his status for the opener should surface sometime Wednesday. If available, Boucher could shoulder a sizable bench workload with both Otto Porter (hamstring) and Khem Birch (knee) ruled out.

Boucher (hamstring) participated in Monday's practice session, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Nick Nurse said Friday that Boucher was expected to remain out for "a couple of weeks," but Nurse said after Monday's practice session that he hopes the forward will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the 76ers. Even if Boucher is held out Wednesday, it seems likely that he'll be cleared to return early in the year.

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said Friday that Boucher (hamstring) is expected to remain out for "a couple of weeks," Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nurse initially told reporters on Wednesday that he was hopeful Boucher would be available for the regular-season opener, but that no longer seems feasible considering the latest update. At this point, Boucher figures to miss at least the first week of the regular season as he continues to recover, but he could return some time during the second week of the season if he can avoid a setback.

Coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that he hopes Boucher (hamstring) will be able to return for the Raptors' regular-season opener against the Cavaliers on Oct. 19, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher missed Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Bulls due to his left hamstring strain and will be unavailable for Friday's preseason finale against Boston. While Nurse acknowledged that Boucher's status to begin the year is somewhat uncertain, the 29-year-old is at least in the mix for the regular-season opener.

Boucher has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Bulls due to a left hamstring strain, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Boucher's injury remains unclear, but he'll have just one more opportunity to play in the preseason before the Raptors open the regular season against Cavaliers on Oct. 19. The talented big man signed a three-year, $35 million deal with Toronto this offseason and is expected to see a sizable role off the bench if he's available to begin the 2022-23 campaign.