Kings' Maxime Raynaud out for Week 1 with right knee injury

The backup center was recently seen walking on crutches.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

Sacramento Kings backup center Maxime Raynaud (right knee) will not be ready for Week 1. https://t.co/QKiwMkdo86 Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Sacramento Kings backup center Maxime Raynaud will not be ready for Week 1 due to a right knee injury. He was previously observed walking out on crutches with ice on the knee.

Why it matters: The injury thins Sacramento's frontcourt depth as the 2026-27 campaign begins. The Kings added Raynaud to their Summer League roster in July.

By the numbers: Sacramento holds a 3-8 overall record this season while allowing 118.7 points per contest.

What to watch: The Kings continue preseason preparations ahead of opening night.

Sources

@LawMurrayTheNU 2026-10-11T18:09:43.419882+00:00

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