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Kings’ Maxime Raynaud injury update seems like best-case scenario after needing wheelchair

The Sacramento Kings received encouraging news about Maxime Raynaud after the rookie center suffered a frightening knee injury during Saturday’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, an MRI revealed a right patellar subluxation…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 7:02 PM
Kings’ Maxime Raynaud injury update seems like best-case scenario after needing wheelchair
Key Things to Know
  • Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right patellar subluxation and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
  • Testing ruled out major ligament damage after Raynaud originally left the court in a wheelchair.
  • Raynaud hurt his right knee while setting a screen for rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud sustained a right patellar subluxation and will be reevaluated in two weeks, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Raynaud exited the court in a wheelchair and later used crutches after his knee gave out while setting a screen. Subsequent testing ruled out significant ligament damage.

Although expected to miss the start of the regular season, the diagnosis avoided major structural injury following initial concerns. The 7-foot-1 center is coming off an All-Rookie Second Team campaign where he averaged 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds across 74 games.

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