History of Maxime Raynaud in Timeline

Maxime Pierre Raynaud is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. He honed his skills playing college basketball for the Stanford Cardinal before turning professional. His career is focused in the sport of basketball.

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April 2003: Maxime Raynaud Born

In April 2003, Maxime Pierre Raynaud was born. He would later become a French professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA.

2021: Commitment to Stanford Cardinal

In 2021, Maxime Raynaud committed to the Stanford Cardinal to further his basketball development in the United States after graduating from Lycée Henri-IV in Paris.

2023: FIBA U20 European Championship Gold

In 2023, Maxime Raynaud was a starter on the French team that won gold at the FIBA U20 European Championship, leading the team in scoring (26) in their championship win over Israel.

2023: All-Pac-12 Honors and Most Improved Player Award

In 2023, as a junior, Maxime Raynaud averaged 15.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for the Stanford Cardinal. This performance earned him second-team All-Pac-12 honors, as well as the conference’s Most Improved Player award.

2024: Senior Season Peak

In 2024, during his senior season, Maxime Raynaud achieved career-high averages of 20.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. He was named first-team All-ACC and ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He also became one of only three major-conference players to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 50 three-point field goals in a single season.

July 3, 2025: Signs Rookie Contract with Sacramento Kings

On July 3, 2025, Maxime Raynaud signed a three-year rookie contract with the Sacramento Kings after being drafted 42nd overall in the 2025 NBA draft.

November 4, 2025: Assignment to Stockton Kings

On November 4, 2025, Maxime Raynaud was assigned by the Sacramento Kings to the Stockton Kings of the NBA G-League.

November 20, 2025: Increased Scoring Average

Beginning on November 20, 2025, Maxime Raynaud doubled his scoring average from 5.2 to 10.5 points per game with a field-goal percentage of 55.6% following an injury to Domantas Sabonis and an increase in playing time.

November 30, 2025: Best Performance Against Utah Jazz

On November 30, 2025, Maxime Raynaud scored 19 points against the Utah Jazz, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, marking his best performance in the NBA at that point. He received guidance from Russell Westbrook.

December 4, 2025: Impressive Performance Against Houston Rockets

On December 4, 2025, Maxime Raynaud recorded 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists against the Houston Rockets, leading to consideration for a starting position by Coach Doug Christie.

December 6, 2025: First NBA Start

On December 6, 2025, Maxime Raynaud made his first NBA start against the Miami Heat, registering a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) with two blocks and no turnovers in a Kings victory.