Maxime Raynaud News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

The Kings might have the best combo in the league If the Sacramento Kings want to build a winning team around Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, get them together on the court as a power for...

AUGUST 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Penciled in as No. 2 center Raynaud enters his second NBA season after flashing intriguing offensive versatility during his rookie campaign.

Impact The 7-footer has the ability to stretch the floor and facilitate from the frontcourt, giving Sacramento a unique option off the bench. While he'll likely continue competing for reserve minutes, another year of development could help him carve out a more consistent role in the Kings' rotation during the 2026-27 season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Raynaud Is Turning Heads on the Kings' Coaching Staff The Sacramento Kings have plenty of reasons to be excited about their rising sophomore.

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

The Biggest Development Goal for Kings' 3 Sophomores What can Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell do to take sophomore leaps heading into their second seasons for the Sacramento...

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

One rookie duo is driving the Kings' forward with the power of friendship The combination of Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell is going to do big things for the Sacramento Kings.

JULY 27 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Maxime Raynaud made his Kings' return in style The Sacramento Kings welcomed their star rookie back during the NBA Summer League and watched him chalk up one more double-double.

JULY 23 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Sitting out Friday Raynaud (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

Impact Raynaud is sitting out the Las Vegas Summer League finale Friday. The 2025 second-rounder is set to compete with Dylan Cardwell for the backup center minutes behind Domantas Sabonis during training camp in the fall.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Raynaud (rest) is out for Wednesday's Summer League game against Boston, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

Impact Raynaud is sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to suit up comes Friday against Charlotte.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss Raynaud produced 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 104-85 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Wizards.

Impact Raynaud dominated the glass and consistently created second-chance opportunities for the Kings, grabbing five of his rebounds on the offensive end. He's a double-double machine when given the minutes, but his upside will remain muted as long as Domantas Sabonis is healthy and in Sacramento.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Raynaud (rest) is available for Sunday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Raynaud is set to make his 2026 Summer League debut after sitting out Thursday's win over the Clippers. The 2025 second-rounder is coming off an impressive rookie campaign with Sacramento, averaging 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.5 minutes per game over 74 regular-season appearances (56 starts) in 2025-26.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Raynaud (rest) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Clippers, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

Impact The Kings are taking a cautious approach with the 2025 second-rounder's reps this summer. His next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Wizards.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' Maxime Raynaud looks ready to rumble In photos posted from his recent run with the French National Team, the Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud looks better than ever.

JULY 9 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' Maxime Raynaud has to make some real noise in season two After a breakout rookie season with the Sacramento Kings, center Maxime Raynaud needs to step up and find the next level.

JUNE 12 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' Maxime Raynaud more than earned a spot on the All-Rookie First Team The Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud more than earned being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

JUNE 4 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Maxime Raynaud's X-Factor to Stardom and Kings Success Maxime Raynaud has the chance to take a huge leap in his second season and continue his rise in the NBA.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Warriors draft regret growing after blatant miss on Kings center The Golden State Warriors had Maxime Raynaud there for the taking at last year's NBA draft, only to trade out of the 41st overall pick which...

MAY 22 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Maxime Raynaud scores a major honor, a high water mark for the Kings' season The Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud cemented his status as the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft with his NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection.

MAY 21 • AROYALPAIN.COM

A projected Kings second rounder is having a great NBA Combine Choosing this guy in the second round could be the Sacramento Kings' smartest move since Maxime Raynaud.

MAY 13 • AROYALPAIN.COM

To succeed, the Kings need to keep this player out of Maxime Raynaud's way If the Sacramento Kings want to make sure Maxime Raynaud's star continues to rise, that means getting Domantas Sabonis out of the way

MAY 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Maxime Raynaud is the breakout star the Kings needed As the Sacramento Kings push through this rebuild process, Maxime Raynaud has emerged as a major player and star.

MAY 4 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Loaded stat line in season finale Raynaud provided 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Raynaud was one of the most productive rookies in the 2025-26 NBA season despite being a second-round pick, as the former Stanford star grabbed a starting role once Domantas Sabonis (knee) was ruled out for the rest of the season and produced impressive numbers. Raynaud finished his first year in The Association with averages of 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game while starting in 56 of his 74 regular-season appearances and logging 26.6 minutes per game. Raynaud also recorded 18 double-doubles and shot 57.1 percent from the floor, as well as 32.4 percent from three-point range.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers beat the Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a play-in spot

Deni Avdija had 25 points and 10 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 23 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a spot in the...

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says

Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Strikes for 23 in Friday's win Raynaud finished with 23 points (9-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 124-118 win over Golden State.

Impact The rookie center just missed his 19th double-double as he has a strong close to the campaign. Raynaud has scored in double digits in 11 of the last 12 games, averaging 18.8 points, 8.6 boards, 1.9 assists and 0.8 threes while shooting 57.2 percent from the floor and 43.5 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Carter scores 29 points to lead the Kings to a 124-118 win over the Warriors

Devin Carter scored a career-high 29 points and the Sacramento Kings missed an opportunity to improve their draft position by beating the Golden State Warriors 124-118

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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Trail Blazers beat the Kings 122-110 to clinch the No. 8 seed and a play-in spot

Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says

Devin Carter scores 29 points to lead the Kings to a 124-118 win over the Warriors