Raynaud’s Rise: Kings’ Hidden Gem

The Sacramento Kings pulled off a draft-day heist in 2025, snagging Maxime Raynaud at 42 — a French center who played with Wembanyama and turned into a surprise star, now their top-five rookie and starting center. Alongside undrafted gems like Dylan Cardwell and rising SF Nique Clifford, the Kings’ draft class was a masterstroke. Raynaud’s sophomore season is all about growth: adding muscle, sharpening his offensive game, and becoming a rim-protecting anchor. If he delivers, he could be the cornerstone of a new Kings era — and a long-term replacement for Sabonis. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc41d29f8a8d7c4f