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USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Kings sign 42nd pick Maxime Raynaud to 3-year, $5.95M rookie contract
Former Stanford center Maxime Raynaud, the 42nd pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed a multiyear contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to the official NBA transaction report. Raynaud was an All-ACC first team selection last season, averaging 20.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks on 34.7% shooting from 3-point range as a senior. He ranked 11th in the country in points (707) and sixth in rebounds (371). The 7-foot Frenchman reportedly signed a three-year, $5.95 million contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The first two years are guaranteed on the contract, which includes a team option for the third season. Raynaud was the only player in the country to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. He is the first Power 4 conference player to average those numbers, while connecting on at least 50 3-pointers in a season since Kevin Durant in 2006-07. The 22-year-old established himself as one of the top international players in the draft this year because of his blend of size, athleticism, skill and versatility. He flourished in the paint with his footwork and ability to finish with either hand, while also spreading the floor at a high rate. Raynaud is expected to suit up with the Kings for at least five games in the NBA Summer League, beginning on July 10 against the Orlando Magic (7:30 p.m. EDT, NBA TV).
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtics rumors: The 7-footer who ‘makes sense' at No. 32
The post Celtics rumors: The 7-footer who 'makes sense' at No. 32 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Barring a trade, the Boston Celtics will be the second team to make their pick on day two of the 2025 NBA Draft. After trading center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks earlier in the week, many see Stanford big man Maxime Raynaud as a strong fit for the team at No. 32. Advertisement Raynaud, 22, is one of the most interesting prospects of the draft, as an older French native who did not break out until his junior year. However, his size and experience make him a perfect fit for the center-needy Celtics, according to ESPN's Jonathan Giovany. 'Maxime Raynaud to the Celtics at No. 32 makes sense as an older, seven-foot prospect who can space the floor and potentially be ready to soak up minutes after the Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks,' Giovany wrote. 'With Luke Kornet entering free agency and the Celtics navigating a financial tightrope, having a smaller salary slot with Raynaud would likely give the team much-needed flexibility heading into the offseason.' Giovany noted that, in addition to trading Porzingis, Boston is also likely to lose backup Luke Kornet in free agency. Thirty-nine-year-old veteran Al Horford will also hit the open market. Assuming Kornet and Horford sign elsewhere, reserves Xavier Tillman Sr. and Neemias Queta would be the only remaining centers on the roster. Celtics need immediate production after Kristaps Porzingis trade David Butler II-Imagn Images It might not be Maxime Raynaud, but the Celtics will likely need whoever they take at No. 32 to be an immediate contributor. In addition to losing Porzingis, Boston will also be without Jayson Tatum for most of the 2025-2026 season after the six-time All-Star tore his Achilles in the playoffs. The team's eventful offseason further included trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. Advertisement Boston's series of moves forces Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White to shoulder the bulk of the offensive responsibilities in 2025-2026. While manageable, the Celtics would ideally like to add more to their limited core. The Porzingis deal makes center the team's biggest roster need, one that it figures to address in the draft. The Celtics already have one rookie on their team. Boston took Spanish forward Hugo Gonzalez with the No. 28 pick of the first round. The 19-year-old forward has already been playing professionally for several years with the prestigious Real Madrid club. Related: Brad Stevens reveals Celtics' dream Al Horford, Luke Kornet offseason scenario Related: Brad Stevens reveals Celtics' 'foundation' amid Jaylen Brown, Derrick White trade rumors
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two big men the Boston Celtics could target in 2nd round of NBA Draft
The Celtics entered the 2025 NBA Draft with two picks, one in each round. After taking Hugo Gonzalez at 28th overall, they'll turn their attention to the second round and their 32nd overall pick. While the front office likely isn't done making trades, as of right now, they don't have much big man depth. Kristaps Porzingis is gone after getting traded to the Hawks. It's also unclear where Al Horford and Luke Kornet could end up in free agency, though C's president Brad Stevens said it was a priority to re-sign their bigs. Advertisement Some big men were taken late in the first round who could have made sense like Danny Wolf (Nets at 27th overall) or Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers at 30th). But there are still at least a couple bigs who could make sense for the Celtics at the top of the second round. Here's a look at those two of those big men: Maxime Raynaud, Stanford Raynaud has perhaps the most polished offensive game of the bigs still left as he averaged 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds in his final year at Stanford. He also has the best outside shot after knocking down 34.7% of his 3-pointers on 5.5 attempts per game. The defense needs to be developed, but he's a legit 7-footer with a capable offensive game. He's considered one of the best players still available to start the second round. Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton Kalkbrenner is a four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year and would fit a need on the roster. He was measured in at 7-foot-1 without shoes and could fill a backup center role should the Celtics be unable to re-sign one of their free agent bigs. He's a more-than-capable defensive big man who possesses a whopping 7-foot-6 wingspan and one of the most experienced players in the draft as he's already 23. The Creighton product would also reunite with last year's first-round pick in Baylor Scheierman. While he's an older prospect, perhaps he can continue adding to his offensive game to become a longtime NBA player. More Celtics content Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maxime Raynaud headlines best 2025 NBA Draft prospects remaining after 1st round
The post Maxime Raynaud headlines best 2025 NBA Draft prospects remaining after 1st round appeared first on ClutchPoints. The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft was nothing short of a whirlwind of excitement and movement up and down the board. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper kicked things off by being the first two players selected by the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, respectively, but what happened inside the top 10 was madness. Advertisement Khaman Maluach, the best center prospect entering the draft, was drawing serious interest as high as the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets with the third and fourth picks, respectively. The Duke big man slid all the way to the 10th pick, where he ended up in a great situation with the Phoenix Suns. However, the Suns then ruined this pick by trading for Mark Williams with the Charlotte Hornets. Williams and Maluach are very similar players, which now creates uncertainty about the rookie's role. Ace Bailey ended up going fifth to the Utah Jazz, a spot nobody viewed as one of his prime destinations, the Brooklyn Nets didn't make any trades despite heavily being linked to Bailey and other potential moves, and the Portland Trail Blazers made the biggest reach of the draft by taking Hansen Yang at 16th overall. Now, all 30 teams flip the page to the second round of the draft, where several notable names stand out after falling out of the first round. Maxime Raynaud, Rasheer Fleming, and Ryan Kalkbrenner were all receiving genuine interest from teams in the 20 to 30 region of the draft, yet they did not receive the golden phone call and await to see what the future holds for them on Day 2 of the draft. Advertisement Aside from a handful of really talented players being left out on Wednesday night, the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft featured quite a few surprises. Perhaps the two picks that had everyone stunned were a direct result of the trades that happened inside the top 10. Biggest surprises from 2025 NBA Draft first round Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images One of the biggest questions everyone was asking right before the draft began was where Derik Queen would ultimately end up. Although he was considered a top-10 talent by many scouts around the league, Queen slipped to the 13th pick. In this spot, the Atlanta Hawks made a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, who had eyes on Queen with the seventh pick. Advertisement Out of every selection, Yang going to Portland by way of Memphis with the 16th pick made everyone double take. Although he put together great performances at the NBA Draft Combine and was said to have strong pre-draft workouts, Yang is by no means better than other center prospects taken behind him. The bottom line is that if Portland wanted Yang, they didn't have to waste a borderline lottery pick on him. This selection sent shockwaves through NBA circles, as one executive texted ClutchPoints claiming this was one of the most shocking picks he's seen in recent memory. 'That is the wildest pick I've ever seen,' the source said. 'Those jobs up there are on the line.' Advertisement Portland taking the Chinese center is certainly a risky move. It will be interesting to see if it pays off for them. Another shock was seeing Kasparas Jakucionis fall to the 20th selection. The Miami Heat are getting a high-potential guard with strong passing abilities, but Jakucionis was predicted to be a lottery pick. His fall was likely attributed to Jakucionis' lack of scoring and shooting skills, something the Miami Heat will look to polish. Best prospects remaining entering second round Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images There was much discussion surrounding Maxime Raynaud throughout the pre-draft process. Although several teams, like the Boston Celtics and Atlanta, showed interest in Raynaud during the pre-draft process as a potential first-round pick, he ultimately becomes one of the top players available entering Thursday night's second round. Advertisement While he is not the best athlete, Raynaud can be a decent rim protector who will immediately make a team's second-unit offense better. It is quite shocking that so many teams passed on him in favor of other frontcourt players since the Stanford product is a modern-day center who can step out on the perimeter and knock down multiple shots per game. The Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers will be prime destinations for Raynaud since they have clear frontcourt needs. Other prospects that now find themselves at the top of the draft board before the start of the second round are Adou Thiero, Noah Penda, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Rasheer Fleming. Thiero is an intriguing wing with a 7-foot wingspan who made a name for himself at Arkansas for his tough perimeter defense. Teams are always looking for impactful defensive players, especially with Thiero's length, which is why he could wind up being a second-round steal should his 3-point shot come around. Advertisement Penda and Fleming are two forwards on the wing who were expected to be first-round picks. The French forward has the length and defensive instincts to be a plug-and-play wing right away in the NBA. If he can develop a consistent jumper, he will end up being a steal. As for Fleming, his 7-foot-5 wingspan was very intriguing to teams. As a stretch forward, Fleming knocked down nearly 40 percent of his 3-point shots this season at Saint Joseph's. Kalkbrenner was a fringe first-round pick, but it was a little surprising to see him fall into the second round given his size, shooting abilities, and defensive prowess. The Creighton product was a four-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year, and will immediately be ready to play as a second-round pick with a chip on his shoulder yet again. Aside from those outlined, here is a full list of the best remaining players available ahead of the second round based on rankings from ClutchPoints 2024 NBA Draft Big Board 5.0: Advertisement Rasheer Fleming – PF (Saint Joseph's, ranked #26) Maxime Raynaud – C (Stanford, #28) Noah Penda – SF/PF (France, #29) Ryan Kalkbrenner – C (Creighton, #31) Adou Thiero – SF/PF (Arkansas, #33) Chaz Lanier – SG (Tennessee, #34) Bogoljub Markovic – PF/C (Serbia, #35) Tyrese Proctor – PG (Duke, #36) Sion James – SG (Duke, #38) Kam Jones – PG/SG (Marquette, #39) Alex Toohey – SF (Australia, #40) Alijah Martin – SG (Florida, #41) Jamir Watkins – SG/SF (Florida State, #42) Koby Brea – SG (Kentucky, #43) Rocco Zikarsky – C (Australia, #44) Johni Broome – PF/C (Auburn, #46) Vladislav Goldin – C (Michigan, #47) Hunter Sallis – PG/SG (Wake Forest, #48) Eric Dixon – PF (Villanova, #49) John Tonje – SG/SF (Wisconsin, #50) Kobe Sanders – SG (Nevada, #51) Javon Small – PG (West Virginia, #52) Dink Pate – SG/SF (USA, #53) Amari Williams – C (Kentucky, #54) RJ Luis Jr. – SG (St. John's, #55) Lachlan Olbrich – PF/C (Australia, #56) Mark Sears – PG (Alabama, #57) Ryan Nembhard – PG (Gonzaga, #58) Brice Williams – SG/SF (Nebraska, #59) Max Shulga – PG/SG (VCU, #60) Chucky Hepburn – PG (Louisville, #61) Tamar Bates – SG (Missouri, #62) Izan Almansa – PF/C (Spain, #63) Grant Nelson – PF (Alabama, #64) Payton Sandfort – SF (Iowa, #65) Micah Peavy – SG/SF (Georgetown, #66) Viktor Lakhin – C (Clemon, #67) Caleb Love – PG (Arizona, #68) Caleb Grill – SG (Missouri, #69) Clifford Omoruyi – C (Alabama, #70) The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft will take place at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, June 26 in Barclays Center. Deputy NBA commissioner Mark Tatum will take over for NBA commissioner Adam Silver and announce the remaining 29 picks in this year's draft. Related: Pelicans, Hawks trade grades for 2025 NBA Draft deal Related: Elle Duncan makes hilariously embarrassing Cooper Flagg-Ace Bailey blunder before 2025 NBA Draft
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What should we grade the Boston Celtics selection of Spanish small forward Hugo Gonzalez?
What should we grade the Boston Celtics selection of Spanish small forward Hugo Gonzalez with the 28th overall pick of the 2025 NBA draft? The Celtics surprised some of their fans by skipping past promising players like Maxime Raynaud, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Rasheer Fleming and Liam McNeely, instead electing to go with a 19-year-old wing prospect from Madrid, Spain who played last season for EuroLeague powerhouse Real Madrid. And while Gonzalez did not get on the floor enough to log particularly impressive stat lines, he also earned 10 minutes per game with the club while showing off the bounce and grit that caught the Celtics interest in the first place. So how should we grade the pick for Boston, given where they could have gone instead? The folks behind the "CBS Sports" YouTube channel put together a clip of their assessment of the Celtics' 2025 NBA draft first round selection. Check it out below to see it for yourself.
