Raynaud's MRI on his left knee showed no structural damage, and he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Bucks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Raynaud hurt his knee in the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to the Suns and required assistance getting back to the locker room. However, the rookie second-rounder avoided a serious injury and will suit up against Milwaukee. The 22-year-old center has racked up five double-doubles over his last 10 appearances, averaging 13.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per contest during that span.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Doesn't return Friday
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Raynaud exited Friday's 129-102 loss to the Suns in the fourth quarter and didn't return due to an apparent left knee injury.
Raynaud required assistance getting back to the locker room and was unable to return to the hardwood in the final minutes of the fourth. The rookie big man finished with six points (3-7 FG, 0-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes. The Kings are expected to provide an update on Raynaud's status for Sunday's game against the Bucks by Saturday night. If the 22-year-old joins Domantas Sabonis (knee) on the sidelines, Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks are candidates for increased playing time, while Dylan Cardwell could rejoin the Sacramento rotation.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Helped to locker room Friday
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Raynaud exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Suns due to an apparent left knee injury, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Raynaud grabbed at his left knee before limping to the locker room with 4:19 remaining in the final quarter. The big man required assistance getting to the back, so it appears unlikely he'll return in the final minutes of the fourth.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Posts double-double in blowout loss
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Raynaud provided 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocks over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 131-90 loss to the Clippers.
Raynaud was one of the few bright spots for the Kings, as he continued to display a firm handle on the starting gig as the team's big man amid the absence of Domantas Sabonis (knee). Drew Eubanks logged only 13 minutes as the backup, which is solid evidence that the team will stick with Raynaud moving forward.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Logs solid double-double in loss
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Raynaud logged 16 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.
Raynaud is making the most of his moment as Sacramento's temporary replacement for Domantas Sabonis, and the rookie is cementing his profile as the best solution under the basket after an uninspiring turn from Drew Eubanks (thumb). Raynaud is a favorite to retain the role when Eubanks returns, and he will be an intriguing waiver add to consider for January.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Goes for 19 points, two blocks
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Raynaud registered 19 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 victory over Dallas.
Raynaud put together another impressive performance, scoring at least 12 points for the eighth time in the past 10 games, while also adding multiple blocks for the second time in his career. A long-term knee injury to Domantas Sabonis continues to provide Raynaud with a fantastic opportunity, of which he has made the most of thus far. In 12 appearances over the past month, the rookie is averaging 15.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks, good enough for borderline top-100 value in standard leagues.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Continues strong work under basket
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Raynaud fouled out of Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over Houston after recording 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes.
Raynaud was effective once again as the Kings' replacement at center with his third consecutive double-double. The streak may be enough to give him the backup job for good, as Drew Eubanks (thumb) and Precious Achiuwa have failed to meet expectations as fill-in candidates for Domantas Sabonis (knee). Those in need of center assistance should consider Raynaud, who will likely continue to post decent numbers over the next month while Sabonis remains sidelined.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Records double-double in loss
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Raynaud accumulated 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 98-93 loss to Portland.
Raynaud is one of many big men who have tried to fill Domantas Sabonis' (knee) shoes, and one could argue that the 2025 second-round pick has been the most effective player to attempt the task. With Drew Eubanks (thumb) out until January and Precious Achiuwa failing to show consistency, the door is wide open for Raynaud to make a sizeable impact. The Stanford product should yield some short-term value in deeper leagues for those who need help at center.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Notches best game of career
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Raynaud chipped in 29 points (10-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 134-133 overtime loss to Portland.
The rookie has a new career high in scoring following the overtime loss to Portland. Raynaud's 11 rebounds also tied his best performance on the glass this year. The Stanford product is seeing increased run while Domantas Sabonis works his way back from a meniscus tear. In December, Raynaud is averaging 17.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in 30.1 minutes per game. While Sabonis could return to the court soon, Raynaud is making the case to continue receiving ample playing time.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Limited impact vs. Minnesota
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Raynaud had eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and one block over 26 minutes during Sunday's 117-103 loss to the Timberwolves.
Raynaud took a step back in his fourth consecutive start, though that was more due to a lack of touches rather than a lack of efficiency. If Domantas Sabonis (knee) is cleared to return Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Raynaud would move back to the bench, and that would limit his fantasy upside considerably in deeper leagues.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Continues to produce
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Raynaud provided 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 136-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Raynaud has posted double-digit points and at least eight rebounds in his last three starts while filling in for Domantas Sabonis (knee). The rookie out of Stanford has also had three games with double-digit points off the bench, and he should remain a valuable fantasy commodity as long as he stays in the first unit, which should last for at least one more game. Sabonis isn't expected back until the Dec. 18 matchup against the Trail Blazers at the earliest.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Productive again in start
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Raynaud logged 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Monday's 116-105 loss to the Pacers.
Raynaud continues to put up good numbers, scoring in double digits for the fourth time in the past five games. He has now started in back-to-back games, averaging 12.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks. However, despite starting, he has played only 25 and 23 minutes, another baffling coaching decision. While there will likely be some frustrations moving forward, Raynaud is clearly the best option for the Kings at center while Domantas Sabonis (knee) remains out, making the former a must-roster player in most formats.
Raynaud contributed 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 25 minutes during Saturday's 127-111 win over the Heat.
After scoring 25 points in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets, Raynaud drew his first career start Saturday. The rookie second-rounder delivered an efficient performance from the field and finished with 12-plus points for the third time over his last four outings. Additionally, the Stanford product grabbed a game-high-tying 10 boards en route to his first double-double. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) set to remain on the shelf through at least mid-December, Raynaud could continue to get increased looks moving forward.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Draws start Saturday
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Raynaud will draw the start Saturday against the Heat, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
This will be the first career start for Raynaud. This comes as no surprise, as he's been terrific of late. He most recently recorded 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 121-95 loss to the Rockets.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Drops career-high 25 in loss
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Raynaud notched 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 121-95 loss to the Rockets.
The 25 points were a career high for the rookie center, topping the 19 points he scored last Friday against the Jazz. Raynaud has begun to see a significant workload as the Kings try to fill in for Domantas Sabonis (knee) in the paint, and over the last three games, the 2025 second-round pick is averaging 17.7 points, 5.3 boards, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 threes in 25.7 minutes a contest from the second unit while shooting 60.6 percent from the floor.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Notches 12 points
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Raynaud closed with 12 points (6-8 FG), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 21 minutes during Thursday's 137-96 loss to the Grizzlies.
With Domantas Sabonis (knee) set to miss several weeks, Raynaud is suddenly on the fantasy radar. He produced a career-high 12 points in Thursday's blowout loss, and it's not crazy to think that he could leapfrog Precious Achiuwa and/or Drew Eubanks with the team continuing to struggle.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Drops seven points in loss
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Raynaud provided seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and four rebounds in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 113-99 loss to Oklahoma City.
Raynaud likely only saw the court for so many minutes due to Domantas Sabonis (knee) being sidelined. The rookie will likely be splitting time with the Stockton Kings of the G League this season, so he is unlikely to even appear in some of Sacramento's games as long as Sabonis returns to action soon.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Recalled to NBA
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Sacramento recalled Raynaud from the G League's Stockton Kings on Sunday.
After producing 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 37 minutes during the G League Stockton Kings' 102-97 loss to the San Diego Clippers, Raynaud was quickly recalled in order to provide emergency depth to Sacramento's front line.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Transferred to G League
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Sacramento assigned Raynaud to the G League's Stockton Kings on Tuesday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Raynaud has appeared in only two of Sacramento's first seven games, but his place in the G League should offer him a chance for steadier reps. The rookie second-rounder should play a featured role as long as he's with Stockton.
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