Celtics free agency flop could be solved as early as next week

Boston Celtics, Chris Boucher, Brad Stevens, NBA Free Agency | Maddie Malhotra/GettyImagesWhen Boston Celtics forward Chris Boucher signed with the team back on August 5, there was excitement about his potential role with this team. Boucher’s three-point shooting and length made him an interesting candidate for minutes, possibly even as a starter.

Four months later, Boucher has racked up seven DNP-CDs in a row and has only appeared in two of Boston’s last 15 games. It’s clear that the 32-year-old forward has fallen out of Joe Mazzulla’s rotation as the team continues to pile up wins.

He hasn’t been great in his limited opportunities, but his lack of playing time has just as much to do with…