The Celtics traded Chris Boucher to the Jazz on Feb. 5, 2026, for cap savings and roster flexibility, with Utah waiving him shortly after.

The Boston Celtics traded forward Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz on February 5, 2026, just days after acquiring Nikola Vucevic, clearing a roster spot and removing $2.3 million from their salary cap. Boucher, 33, played only one game since November 23, averaging 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in nine appearances. The deal, which involved the Jazz receiving Boucher’s contract and a 2027 second-round pick from the Denver Nuggets, allowed Boston to save approximately $6 million in cap space and improve roster flexibility. The Jazz, in rebuilding mode, added depth but waived Boucher shortly after the trade, making him an unrestricted free agent.