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21 days ago
After scoring six points in back-to-back games, Raynaud reached double figures on Tuesday. The rookie center finished one rebound shy of a double-double, but he’s now played 35 minutes or more in four of his last six appearances. Raynaud’s offensive ceiling may be capped since he’s in a lineup with three ball-dominant players (Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan). But, over the past two weeks, he has been an 11th-round player in nine-cat formats. Despite the limited ceiling, Raynaud is worth rostering as long as the Kings are without Domantas Sabonis.
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25 days ago
Raynaud injured his left knee late in Friday’s loss to the Suns, hobbling off the court after being inadvertently clipped by teammate Russell Westbrook. The rookie’s MRI on Saturday showed no structural damage, and the fact that he’s expected to play on Sunday is excellent news. Drew Eubanks will remain in the backup center role, where there isn’t much fantasy value to be found.
Source: James Ham
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25 days ago
Raynaud, who has filled in for the injured Domantas Sabonis as Sacramento’s starting center, had a rather nondescript night in Phoenix. Unfortunately, that changed when the rookie center’s left knee was clipped by teammate Russell Westbrook while setting a screen late in the fourth quarter. Raynaud exited immediately after the injury, and the Kings would be in a tough spot if he had to miss time. Drew Eubanks would likely re-enter the starting lineup, while Dylan Cardwell may need to be recalled from the G League.
Source: James Ham
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28 days ago
The play of the Kings’ 2025 draft picks may have been the only positive to take from Tuesday’s 131-90 defeat. Raynaud recorded his sixth double-double since moving into the starting lineup. Add in the two blocked shots, and the final stat line was decent. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a top-100 player over the past three weeks. If Raynaud is sitting on the waiver wire in 14-team leagues, and even some 12-team formats, fantasy managers can do far worse than picking him up if there’s a need for production at the center position.
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about 1 month ago
After tallying one steal and two blocks in Saturday’s win over the Mavericks, Raynaud did not record any defensive stats on Sunday. However, the rookie did come through with his fifth double-double. And over the past two weeks, Raynaud has provided top-75 value in eight-cat formats. With the Kings playing four games in Week 11 and Domantas Sabonis (knee) sidelined, now would be a good time to consider adding Raynaud in 12-team formats.
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about 1 month ago
Since the beginning of December, Raynaud has reached double figures in eight of Sacramento’s ten games. The rookie center has filled in admirably for the injured Domantas Sabonis, offering top-100 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. For those needing a boost before the end of Week 10, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to add Raynaud ahead of Sunday’s game against the Lakers.
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about 1 month ago
Make it three double-doubles in as many games for Raynaud, whose 14 boards were a season-high. While the rookie has not been a top-100 player since moving into the starting lineup, he’s been productive enough to merit consideration in some 12-team leagues. Domantas Sabonis (knee) won’t be back until sometime in January, and Drew Eubanks (thumb) is also out. That effectively leaves Raynaud, Precious Achiuwa and Dylan Cardwell to hold down the fort, so there’s no reason not to consider adding the former.
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about 1 month ago
Raynaud continues to flourish as the Kings’ starting center with Domantas Sabonis (knee) sidelined. The rookie dropped his third double-double since moving into the starting lineup and second in as many games. Rostered in 23 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Raynaud has been a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. Sabonis won’t be back until late January at the earliest, so Raynaud is worth picking up.
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about 1 month ago
While Raynaud has not been a top-100 player over the past two weeks, Thursday’s performance will raise eyebrows among fantasy managers. Not only did the rookie center record his second double-double, but he also established new highs in points and rebounds. All that was missing from Raynaud’s stat line was a blocked shot, but he’s totaled only nine in 19 appearances. With Domantas Sabonis and Drew Eubanks out, Raynaud should be rostered in more than 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
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about 2 months ago
Making his third straight start in place of the injured Domantas Sabonis (knee), Raynaud took on a challenging matchup in the form of Denver’s Nikola Jokić. He finished one rebound shy of a double-double and has reached double figures in scoring in four straight games. With Drew Eubanks exiting Thursday’s game with a right thumb injury, the Kings will likely need more production from Raynaud as they await Sabonis’ return. He’s rostered in 23 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number may increase ahead of Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves.
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about 2 months ago
Coming off the best game of his rookie season, Raynaud was rewarded with his first career start on Saturday. To say the 7-foot-1 center held his own would be far, as he recorded a double-double and blocked two shots. Drew Eubanks, who Raynaud replaced in the lineup, logged 11 minutes and finished with four points and two rebounds. As long as the Kings are without Domantas Sabonis, Raynaud will have value in deeper leagues, especially if he continues to start.
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about 2 months ago
Raynaud, who scored a season-high 25 points in Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets, will make his first career start in Miami. The second-round pick has outplayed Drew Eubanks, who was the initial replacement for the injured Domantas Sabonis. While this is a challenging matchup for Raynaud, he’s worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
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about 2 months ago
On a night when the Kings’ starters underwhelmed, Raynaud enjoyed his best game as a pro. Less than a week after scoring 19 points against the Jazz, the rookie center recorded his first 20-point game in Houston. While he may not be Domantas Sabonis’ replacement in the starting lineup, Raynaud has more opportunities to contribute with the veteran center sidelined. And his upside is superior to that of Drew Eubanks, who only played ten minutes on Wednesday. Raynaud isn’t a must-add just yet, but he deserves a look in deep leagues.
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2 months ago
Raynaud generally hasn’t played a large role outside of blowouts, but he was able to step into 22 minutes in this game and have the best offensive performances of his young career. He is an intriguing option in dynasty leagues, and this game could help him earn more minutes in the rotation, but he isn’t a standard league option at this point of his career.