Maxime Raynaud Shines as Sacramento Kings Signal Full RebuildThe Sacramento Kings, with the worst record in the West, are trading stars like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan. Sabonis is injured, allowing rookie Maxime Raynaud to shine. Raynaud, a second-round pick, is averaging 10.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, with impressive shooting splits. Over his last three games, hes exploded for 19.3 points and 12 rebounds per game.Raynaud brings similar offensive skills to Sabonis, with great touch around the rim and floor-spacing potential. Hes shown nice passing feel and shot 68% at the basket. While not a playmaking hub like Sabonis, his emergence at 22 gives the Kings a ready replacement.Fans and analysts praise Raynauds shooting touch and feel for a big man. Defensively, hes not an elite shot-blocker but averages more blocks per possession than Sabonis. The Kings are likely to trade Sabonis for youth and picks, with the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls as top suitors.
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