Raptors resigns Canadian center Chris Boucher

Toronto – The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday that they will sign a multi-year contract with Canadian center Chris Boucher.

This move was first reported shortly after the NBA Free Agent opened on June 30th.

The terms were not provided by the club, but the transaction is reported to be worth US $ 35.25 million over three years.

Boucher averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season, and 11.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in six playoff games against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The Montreal Center first signed with the Raptors before the 2018-19 season after playing a match against the Golden State Warriors last year.

The Canadian spent most of his time at the Raptors 905 in his first year in Toronto and was named both a G-League MVP and a top defensive player.

Three years later, he re-signed with the Raptors on a two-year contract worth $ 13.5 million. This is the richest deal in NBA history by a Canadian player who wasn’t drafted at the time.

“Chris symbolizes diligence and patience,” Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said in a statement. “He values ​​being a member of this team through continuous improvement efforts and has shown us to find ways to influence his victory in court.

“Even after the success of last season, he said he wasn’t happy. That’s why he’s excited to welcome him to Toronto.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 7, 2022.