Boucher chipped in 10 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Friday's 108-89 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher recorded his first double-double of the season Friday, teasing us with what we know is a fantasy-friendly game. Playing time remains the issue for Boucher, who up until this point, had been struggling to play more than 15 minutes per night. We have read this book before, so fantasy managers should exercise caution and see what happens when the Raptors face the Warriors on Sunday.

Boucher (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher missed Monday's contest due to a bruised lower back, but he'll return to the court following a one-game absence. The center averaged 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 11.6 minutes per game across his last five appearances.

Boucher (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher missed Monday's game against the Trail Blazers but has a chance to return for the first half of a back-to-back set Thursday. If he remains sidelined, Pascal Siakam and Khem Birch are in line for increased usage.

Boucher (back) said he will not play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Michael Grange of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher did not take part in shootaround Monday morning, and he told the media his bruised lower-back is preventing him from running comfortably. The hope is that he'll only miss one contest, as the Raptors have a pair of off days coming up before their Western Conference road trip continues Thursday at Utah.

Boucher (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher exited Saturday's contest with a sore lower back after just 12 minutes of action. The 28-year-old center had just recently put up a season-high 17 points in 24 minutes against the 76ers on Thursday and hopefully will be alright enough to return to Monday's contest.

Boucher left Saturday's game against the Pistons with a sore lower back and will not return, Paul Jones of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher scored just two points and pulled down a single rebound in 12 minutes prior to his exit. Whether or not he'll be able to take the court Tuesday in Portland remains to be seen.

Boucher ended with 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Thursday's 115-109 victory over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

After almost falling out of the rotation in recent times, Boucher was back at it Thursday, putting up clearly his best line of the season. The Raptors were without both Pascal Siakam (rest) and Khem Birch (knee) and so Bucher was able to spend more time in the lineup. Despite clear fantasy upside, we would need to see Boucher do this when the Raptors are healthy and so making the move to pick him up is not necessarily the best move.

Boucher tallied 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two steals and one block in 20 minutes during Friday's 115-83 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Boucher has come off the bench in each of the first two games of the season, but he's had consistent playing time for Toronto. He was the team's only bench player to score in double figures during Friday's blowout win despite shooting just 36.4 percent from the floor.

Boucher (finger) said he will play in Wednesday's season opener against the Wizards, Michael Grange of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

On Tuesday, Boucher implied that he'd likely suit up for the opener after missing all of the preseason with a dislocated middle finger, and he reiterated Wednesday morning that he's feeling good and will be available. While the big man hasn't been able to practice or play in any exhibitions, Boucher told reporters that he's not concerned about his conditioning level.

Boucher (finger) is considered questionable for Wednesday's season opener against the Wizards, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith adds that the belief is that Boucher will be available Wednesday, which would put him slightly ahead of the "10 days away" timetable coach Nick Nurse offered up on Oct. 12. Boucher has been sidelined since early October after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated finger on his left hand. If he is, indeed, able to play Wednesday, he'd battle Khem Birch and Precious Achiuwa for minutes up front with Pascal Siakam (shoulder) sidelined to begin the year.