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.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Double-doubles in start
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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 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: Practicing Tuesday
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Raynaud (illness) practiced Tuesday, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Raynaud is feeling better after missing Monday's practice. The rookie second-rounder has Drew Eubanks and Dario Saric ahead of him on the depth chart at center, meaning he could be hard-pressed to crack the Opening Night rotation.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Solid showing in SL win
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Raynaud totaled 12 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in Saturday's 98-88 Summer League win over the Raptors.
Raynaud's numbers weren't flashy, but his contributions helped propel the Kings to the Summer League title game. The rookie second-round pick has been managing wrist soreness but has otherwise put together an impressive and intriguing summer.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Will play Wednesday
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Raynaud (wrist) is available for Wednesday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Cavaliers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
After sitting out Monday's matchup with the Suns due to right wrist soreness, Raynaud will return to action Wednesday. The rookie second-round pick should see heavy usage against Cleveland. Raynaud posted 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during last Thursday's 84-81 Summer League win over the Magic.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Adds 16 points in victory
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Raynaud totaled 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Thursday's 84-81 Summer League win over the Magic.
Raynaud was impressive on the offensive end, doing damage both in the post and from beyond the arc. He was one of four starters to finish in double figures but was the only one who didn't commit a turnover. Thursday's performance was a promising start for the No. 42 overall pick out of Stanford.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Selected by Sacramento
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Raynaud was selected by the Kings with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Raynaud didn't start playing basketball until his final year of high school, making his continued progression as a player even more impressive. He had a monster year at Stanford in 2024-25, averaging 20 points, 10.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.9 steals per game while shooting 35 percent from deep on 5.5 attempts per contest. The Kings have Domantas Sabonis as their starting center and Jonas Valanciunas as the backup, but Raynaud should find a way to see minutes in the rotation. He isn't expected to do much in fantasy in the early stages of his career, but he might be a prospect worth stashing in some formats if he finds a way to crack the rotation on a steady basis.
