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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · 11 h ago

  Backup centers Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are still out.

  “Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough to get the Kings over the hump for their first win” at 15:23 · listen ↗

  also reported by James Ham, Locked On Kings

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  During the card game, a host said rookie Maxime Raynaud is hurt ('I think he's hurt... He is hurt'). No details were given.

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 1:12:25 · listen ↗

• Bluesky James Ham (@jameshamnba.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 21

  Kings injury report for Game 1: Dylan Cardwell (Left Calf Strain) - OUT, Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - QUESTIONABLE, Maxime Raynaud (Right Patella Subluxation) - OUT, Ben Simmons (Right Achilles Tendon Rupture/Tear) - OUT

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• Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Dan would want Kings players who matter beyond this season, Acuff, Raynaud, Emanuel Sharp and Clifford, on the floor in close games. He asks how Doug Christie will balance veterans Sabonis, LaVine and Monk against development. at 1:04:09
  • One speaker says Maxime Raynaud avoided disaster with a knee injury. at 1:02:42

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 15

  Raynaud (knee) is expected to miss at least the first five or six games of the regular season, and potentially longer, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

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• X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report · Oct 13

  Kings center Dylan Cardwell is out at least two weeks with a left calf strain. Frontcourt depth will be thin in Sacramento to open the regular season after Maxime Raynaud's recent knee injury.

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 23
  • James Ham: The host says second-year big Dylan Cardwell is getting closer to returning, and 'from what I've heard' is much closer than Maxime Raynaud. No source is named. at 29:39
  • James Ham: Host opinion: Cardwell could be the vertical lob threat Acuff likes and is the team's best rim protector. He may eventually lose minutes to Maxime Raynaud once Raynaud returns. at 30:22

  “Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domantas Sabonis on the offensive end?” · listen ↗

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Relayed report · Oct 21

  Maxime Raynaud was ruled out for two weeks until reevaluation. The host estimates they are about seven days into that.

  “KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” at 15:33 · listen ↗

  also reported by Sacramento Kings (reported), via Locked On Kings, Locked On Kings host

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 20 around the league

  The Kings went 0-5 in preseason. Maxime Raynaud also got hurt; the severity was not stated. A host says it will be "all Darius Acuff" for Sacramento this year.

  “Final Considerations Ahead of NBA Opening Night” at 42:43 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Mark Jones says the team has more positional size when healthy, but is not healthy now with Raynaud and Cardwell out. His biggest concern is frontline scoring. at 28:33
  • Mark Jones says the season shouldn't be judged on wins and losses but on development of Acuff, Emanuel Sharp and Raynaud at the All-Star break and end of season. at 32:37

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” · listen ↗

• Bluesky James Ham (@jameshamnba.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 16

  Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis and Precious Achiuwa are all available for tonight's game. Malik Monk, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud are all out.

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 16
  • Maxime Raynaud hurt his knee in last weekend's loss to the Warriors. The host first says 'patellar tendon subluxation', then corrects it to 'patellar subluxation'. Raynaud will be re-examined in a little over a week. at 6:46
  • Maxime Raynaud is expected to miss at least the first week, and the expectation is he might be out longer after his re-examination. at 6:26
  • The host expects everyone except Raynaud ("Max"), Cardwell and possibly Monk to be back for the October 21 season opener. He also says there is a chance they return against the Spurs. at 23:46

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · Oct 14

  Original plan about a month ago, per the host: Sabonis as the major-minutes starting center, Raynaud taking backup minutes, and Cardwell fighting for minutes.

  “Have the Sacramento Kings made DEFENSIVE STRIDES during the preseason?” at 18:37 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 13
  • James Ham: Maxime Raynaud (spelled "Max Raynaud" later) was diagnosed with a patellar subluxation. There was no dislocation and no patellar tendon tear, and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks. at 28:55
  • James Ham: The host guesses Raynaud will need more rehab after the two-week re-evaluation, perhaps two to four more weeks, to strengthen the muscles around the knee. at 29:12
  • James Ham: The host's overall injury read: nothing is extremely serious, apart from the need for extra caution with Cardwell and Raynaud. at 32:42

  “Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?” · listen ↗

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