Boston faces a reshaped frontcourt after Al Horford signs with Golden State, leaving depth thin behind Chris Boucher, Luke Garza, and Neemias Queta. Porzingis is traded, heightening the need for a rim protector. Utah’s Walker Kessler emerges as a realistic deadline target for a Celtics squad two years removed from a title. A first-round pick plus matching salary could land a starting-caliber center and unlock Boston’s defensive ceiling in a crowded East.

Chris Boucher is pushing the Celtics to redefine his role beyond the traditional big man label. He emphasizes guard-like versatility, saying he’s comfortable guarding Jaylen Brown and Derrick White and views his bench role as a path to impact games, whether starting or finishing. This openness to multiple positions could unlock more minutes in small-ball lineups, boosting fantasy appeal through positional flexibility and matchup-driven opportunities.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is Boucher’s potential as a multi-position asset who can contribute in defensive stats and scoring off the bench. As Boston experiments with rotations, his value may hinge on how often he slides between the 3, 4 and 5 and how the Celtics balance defense, pace, and scoring in crunch time.