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Raynaud diagnosed with right knee patellar subluxation

The Kings center was injured in Sacramento’s preseason game against Golden State on October 10, 2026.

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Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud has a patellar subluxation in his right knee, according to an NBA report published October 11, 2026.

Raynaud went down during the first half of Sacramento’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on October 10. The Kings said he would be reevaluated in about two weeks.

Injury occurred in the second quarter

Raynaud was injured with 2:32 remaining in the second quarter after colliding with Stephen Curry while setting a screen. He left the court for the locker room in a wheelchair and later departed on crutches.

An MRI examination was performed late Saturday. The imaging showed a patellar subluxation, rather than a more serious injury that might jeopardize his season, the NBA report said.

Raynaud contributed 10 points before leaving

In just under nine minutes of play, Raynaud made all three of his field-goal attempts, including one three-pointer, and converted three free throws. He finished with 10 points, five rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot.

Sacramento lost the preseason game to Golden State, 111-106. The Kings selected Raynaud 42nd overall in the 2025 draft. The 23-year-old French center averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 74 games as a rookie, according to the NBA report.

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The Kings’ next update on Raynaud’s condition was expected after his reevaluation in about two weeks.

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