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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
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Round 2 of NBA Draft: Here's where most of best available players landed
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft wrapped with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks as expected, two of his Duke teammates also selected in the lottery, and the Brooklyn Nets making a league-record five first-round picks. Plenty of prospects remained for Thursday's second and final round. Here's a look at where some of the top names from our Big Board landed and who will enter the league as free agents: Update: The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Marković with the 17th pick in Round 2 Marković is a modern stretch forward who also offers skill as a passer and post scorer. But to handle the rigors of the NBA and become a positive defender, he needs to add a ton of muscle. Sallis is a poised, efficient scorer with body control, defensive tenacity and the passing feel to hint at more upside. If the jumper proves real, he could play a much larger offensive role than his current projection. Update: The Orlando Magic drafted Penda with the second pick in Round 2 Penda plays with a veteran's mind and a winning mentality, offering connective playmaking, switchable defense and high-level feel. He'll need to improve his jumper to stick long term, but his unselfish game and defensive utility give him a strong foundation. Update: The Sacramento Kings drafted Raynaud with the 12th pick in Round 2 Raynaud has leveled up every year at Stanford, turning into a player who pops 3s, slashes to the rim with a smooth handle and makes eye-popping passes. As a talented passer who also offers solid defense, there's little reason to think the Frenchman won't carve out an NBA role. Update: The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Thiero with the sixth pick in Round 2 Thiero is a slasher with a jacked frame and an explosive first step, but he has severe limitations on offense as a shooter. If he's able to figure out the shot then his length and versatility would make him a classic 3-and-D role player. Update: The Charlotte Hornets drafted Kalkbrenner with the fourth pick in Round 2 Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It's a bit strange he isn't a better rebounder. But as a super senior, he's also developed some sneaky passing and shooting skills that hint at higher upside. Update: The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Small with the 18th pick in Round 2 Small is an undersized guard who plays bigger than his body, thanks to his excellent athleticism and gritty nature. He's a knockdown shooter off the catch and a solid lead guard, though his lack of size puts a natural cap on his upside. Update: The Utah Jazz drafted Tonje with the 23rd pick in Round 2 Tonje will enter the NBA at age 24 with some readymade skills as an off-ball movement scorer and shooter. But his athletic ceiling and defense will determine if he's more than just a backup. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 29: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the East Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 29, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) (Patrick Smith via Getty Images) Update: The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Proctor with the 19th pick of Round 2 Proctor is a tall combo guard with great passing vision who was expected to go one-and-done but has taken until his junior year to look ready for the NBA. At this point, he's sharpened his jumper and become an even better defender. Dixon is a burly forward who brings a toughness and physicality to the game. As Villanova's all-time leading scorer, he showed versatile scoring skills, but in the NBA his lack of athleticism will put a limit on the type of usage he can receive. Advertisement Nembhard is an excellent floor general who excels in pick-and-roll situations and made great progress as a scorer during his senior year. But with his small stature, the younger brother of Andrew Nembhard has natural limitations that put a cap on his upside. Update: The Washington Wizards drafted Watkins with the 13th pick of Round 2 Watkins is a versatile player who can run the show, slash to the paint and switch across positions on defense. But the development of his jumper is stuck in quicksand, which raises questions about his ability to excel in a less prominent on-ball role. Update: The Phoenix suns drafted Fleming with the first pick of Round 2 Fleming is a hustler who drains spot-up jumpers and brings energy on defense, swatting shots and snagging boards. But he has some real warts as a ball-handler with a lack of experience against high-level competition, so teams will have to feel real confident his role-player skill set will translate. Update: The Detroit Pistons drafted Lanier with the seventh pick of Round 2 Lanier transferred to Tennessee after four years at North Florida and immediately thrived as a knockdown shooter with shot-making creativity. But without great size or playmaking at his age, he's a second-round prospect. Update: The Toronto Raptors drafted Martin with the ninth pick of Round 2 Martin is a hyper-athletic, high-energy guard who plays bigger than his size and impacts the game with his toughness, rebounding and defensive grit. But his positional tweener status, streaky shooting and limited creation ability complicate his path to carve out a specialized role. Update: The Phoenix Suns drafted Brea with the 11th pick of Round 2 Brea projects as a shooting specialist who has a clear path to becoming a rotation player because of his highly sought after skill. But in order to avoid being a weak link on defense, he'll need to make improvements to his athleticism. Update: The Indiana Pacers drafted Jones with the eighth pick of Round 2 Jones offers crafty combo guard skills with advanced shot creation and a blossoming playmaking feel. But his so-so athleticism and streaky shooting paint him as just a cog rather than the rare star upperclassmen set to enter the league. Update: The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Broome with the fifth pick of Round 2 Broome is a super senior who brings a ready-made game as an interior finisher with a passing feel and tone-setting defense. But his shaky jumper hasn't progressed as much as NBA teams would hope. Update: The Charlotte Hornets drafted James with the third pick of Round 2 James is a versatile defender who sets a tone with his hustle, and after years of laying bricks he's worked hard to become a dead-eye, spot-up shooter. He brings much more than shooting as a crafty playmaker who keeps the ball moving. But without the handle of a primary creator, it's critical he sustains his newfound success as a shooter. Micah Peavy, G/F, Georgetown Update: The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Peavy with the 10th pick of Round 2 Peavy is a switchable wing stopper with NBA-ready defense, instincts and passing feel. If his improved jumper proves real, he's a rotation-level player for a decade.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NBA Draft best players available for Round 2
The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft wrapped with Cooper Flagg going No. 1 to the Dallas Mavericks as expected, two of his Duke teammates also selected in the lottery, and the Brooklyn Nets making a league-record five first-round picks. That leaves Thursday's second and final round with plenty of prospects still available. Here's a look at some of the top names remaining from our Big Board. Update: The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Marković with the 17th pick in Round 2 Marković is a modern stretch forward who also offers skill as a passer and post scorer. But to handle the rigors of the NBA and become a positive defender, he needs to add a ton of muscle. Sallis is a poised, efficient scorer with body control, defensive tenacity and the passing feel to hint at more upside. If the jumper proves real, he could play a much larger offensive role than his current projection. Update: The Orlando Magic drafted Penda with the second pick in Round 2 Penda plays with a veteran's mind and a winning mentality, offering connective playmaking, switchable defense and high-level feel. He'll need to improve his jumper to stick long term, but his unselfish game and defensive utility give him a strong foundation. Update: The Sacramento Kings drafted Raynaud with the 12th pick in Round 2 Raynaud has leveled up every year at Stanford, turning into a player who pops 3s, slashes to the rim with a smooth handle and makes eye-popping passes. As a talented passer who also offers solid defense, there's little reason to think the Frenchman won't carve out an NBA role. Update: The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Thiero with the sixth pick in Round 2 Thiero is a slasher with a jacked frame and an explosive first step, but he has severe limitations on offense as a shooter. If he's able to figure out the shot then his length and versatility would make him a classic 3-and-D role player. Update: The Charlotte Hornets drafted Kalkbrenner with the fourth pick in Round 2 Kalkbrenner is a throwback 7-footer who owns the paint, swatting shots with his giant wingspan and dunking everything in sight. It's a bit strange he isn't a better rebounder. But as a super senior, he's also developed some sneaky passing and shooting skills that hint at higher upside. Update: The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Small with the 18th pick in Round 2 Small is an undersized guard who plays bigger than his body, thanks to his excellent athleticism and gritty nature. He's a knockdown shooter off the catch and a solid lead guard, though his lack of size puts a natural cap on his upside. Update: The Utah Jazz drafted Tonje with the 23rd pick in Round 2 Tonje will enter the NBA at age 24 with some readymade skills as an off-ball movement scorer and shooter. But his athletic ceiling and defense will determine if he's more than just a backup. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 29: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the East Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 29, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by) (Patrick Smith via Getty Images) Update: The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Proctor with the 19th pick of Round 2 Proctor is a tall combo guard with great passing vision who was expected to go one-and-done but has taken until his junior year to look ready for the NBA. At this point, he's sharpened his jumper and become an even better defender. Dixon is a burly forward who brings a toughness and physicality to the game. As Villanova's all-time leading scorer, he showed versatile scoring skills, but in the NBA his lack of athleticism will put a limit on the type of usage he can receive. Advertisement Nembhard is an excellent floor general who excels in pick-and-roll situations and made great progress as a scorer during his senior year. But with his small stature, the younger brother of Andrew Nembhard has natural limitations that put a cap on his upside. Update: The Washington Wizards drafted Watkins with the 13th pick of Round 2 Watkins is a versatile player who can run the show, slash to the paint and switch across positions on defense. But the development of his jumper is stuck in quicksand, which raises questions about his ability to excel in a less prominent on-ball role. Update: The Phoenix suns drafted Fleming with the first pick of Round 2 Fleming is a hustler who drains spot-up jumpers and brings energy on defense, swatting shots and snagging boards. But he has some real warts as a ball-handler with a lack of experience against high-level competition, so teams will have to feel real confident his role-player skill set will translate. Update: The Detroit Pistons drafted Lanier with the seventh pick of Round 2 Lanier transferred to Tennessee after four years at North Florida and immediately thrived as a knockdown shooter with shot-making creativity. But without great size or playmaking at his age, he's a second-round prospect. Update: The Toronto Raptors drafted Martin with the ninth pick of Round 2 Martin is a hyper-athletic, high-energy guard who plays bigger than his size and impacts the game with his toughness, rebounding and defensive grit. But his positional tweener status, streaky shooting and limited creation ability complicate his path to carve out a specialized role. Update: The Phoenix Suns drafted Brea with the 11th pick of Round 2 Brea projects as a shooting specialist who has a clear path to becoming a rotation player because of his highly sought after skill. But in order to avoid being a weak link on defense, he'll need to make improvements to his athleticism. Update: The Indiana Pacers drafted Jones with the eighth pick of Round 2 Jones offers crafty combo guard skills with advanced shot creation and a blossoming playmaking feel. But his so-so athleticism and streaky shooting paint him as just a cog rather than the rare star upperclassmen set to enter the league. Update: The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Broome with the fifth pick of Round 2 Broome is a super senior who brings a ready-made game as an interior finisher with a passing feel and tone-setting defense. But his shaky jumper hasn't progressed as much as NBA teams would hope. Update: The Charlotte Hornets drafted James with the third pick of Round 2 James is a versatile defender who sets a tone with his hustle, and after years of laying bricks he's worked hard to become a dead-eye, spot-up shooter. He brings much more than shooting as a crafty playmaker who keeps the ball moving. But without the handle of a primary creator, it's critical he sustains his newfound success as a shooter. Micah Peavy, G/F, Georgetown Update: The New Orleans Pelicans drafted Peavy with the 10th pick of Round 2 Peavy is a switchable wing stopper with NBA-ready defense, instincts and passing feel. If his improved jumper proves real, he's a rotation-level player for a decade.
San Francisco Chronicle
27-06-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Kings select Stanford's Maxime Raynaud with 42nd pick in NBA draft
Maxime Raynaud progressed consistently and impressively over his four years at Stanford. Raynaud now will look to continue that improvement as a professional after the Sacramento Kings selected the forward-center with the 42nd pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. The 7-footer from Paris increased his scoring average from 4.5 as a freshman to 8.8 as a sophomore to 15.5 as a junior to 20.2 as a senior. He also bumped his rebounds per game from 3.8 to 6.1 to 9.6 and 10.6. Raynaud was the only player in the nation to average more than 20 points and 10 boards last season. He set the program record for double-doubles in a season with 25; Adam Keefe had 21 in 1991-92. In Kyle Smith's first season as the Cardinal's head coach, Stanford made Raynaud the focal point of its offense. He connected on 67 3-pointers in 35 games after making 45 treys in 94 games in his first three seasons combined. In a phone interview last week, Raynaud said his ability to expand his game last season came as a result of extensive work before any tip-off. 'I don't think you discover a new part of your game during games,' Raynaud said. 'You do it at practice every day and then eventually they start using it.' Smith said, 'As far as just starting our offense and running our offense through him, at all different parts of the floor, he really grew into that.' The fact Raynaud can do work offensively inside, in the mid-range and from beyond the arc should serve him well in the NBA. Listed at 237 pounds, he likely will need to put on weight to handle the rigors of the league. He also has room for improvement as a shot blocker; he had 100 in his 129 college games. Smith said Raynaud likely helped himself when teams interviewed him. Raynaud graduated this month with a degree in computer science. He had 'a huge charisma with his teammates,' Smith said. 'His character is unimpeachable. … He's just a good, talented human being.' Raynaud will join countrymen such as San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama, Minnesota center Rudy Gobert and L.A. Clippers forward Nicolas Batum in the NBA. Frenchmen who put together notable careers in the league include guard Tony Parker, forward Boris Diaw and swingman Mickael Pietrus, the Warriors' first-round pick in 2003.
Fox Sports
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Kalkbrenner, Broome and the 10 Best Players Available in Round 2 of NBA Draft
Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft is in the books. There weren't many surprises at the top of the draft, with the Dallas Mavericks taking Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick. But there were some surprises as the night continued. The Utah Jazz took Rutgers wing Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick. The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Chinese big man Yang Hansen, who some thought might be a second-round pick, at No. 16. Michigan's Danny Wolf and UConn's Liam McNeeley surprisingly fell as well before getting selected in two of the final four picks of the first round. They were the final two undrafted prospects in the green room before Round 1 ended. As Wolf and McNeeley were nabbed right before Wednesday night ended, there are still several notable names on the board when Round 2 begins on Thursday. So, let's take a look at the 10 best players available entering Round 2 of the draft. Adou Thiero, F, Arkansas Thiero, who followed John Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas this past season, has been touted by draft experts for his explosiveness. That explosiveness helped the 6-foot-6 forward average 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game last season, while often throwing down highlight dunks. He also shot 54.5% from the field, but didn't flash much of a 3-point shot (25.6% on 1.6 attempts per game). Rasheer Fleming, F, St. Joe's Many mock drafts had the St. Joe's product being a late first-round selection. Fleming, who stands at 6-8, was named first-team All-Atlantic-10 this past season as he averaged 14.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. His 7-5 wingspan should help his rim protection translate to the next level, while he showed promise as a 3-point shooter this past season: 39% on 4.5 attempts per game. Ryan Kalkbrenner, C, Creighton Speaking of rim protection, there wasn't a player better for that in the Big East over the last four seasons than Kalkbrenner. The Creighton product won Big East Defensive Player of the Year four years in a row, becoming the first player since Patrick Ewing to accomplish that. The 7-1 center used his length – a 7-6 wingspan – to help him finish top-five in the nation in blocks (2.7 per game in 2024-25) over the last two seasons and top 10 in field goal percentage (65.8%, sixth-best DI mark ever) over the last four years. He also averaged 19.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game last season, helping him earn an All-American third-team spot. Maxime Raynaud, C, Stanford Raynaud is also a pretty lanky center, standing a smidge over 7 feet tall with a 7-1 wingspan. But his game is a bit different than Kalkbrenner's. The Stanford product flashed some more overall offensive ability this past season, scoring 20.2 points per game as he shot 46.7% from the field and 34.7% from deep (5.5 3-point attempts per game). Even though Raynaud averaged just 1.7 assists per game, draft experts have lauded his passing ability. Noah Penda, G/F, France The French wing was listed as a first-round prospect in a handful of mock drafts prior to Wednesday. His stats don't pop like some other draft prospects, averaging 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds per game while shooting 44% from the field and 30.4% from distance with his French team, Le Mans. But the 6-6 Penda has been lauded for his defensive ability by draft analysts, averaging 1.4 steals per game as he has a 6-11 wingspan. Tyrese Proctor, G, Duke Even with Duke having three players selected in the top 10 on Wednesday, it stands to have at least one more player drafted in Round 2. Proctor, a 6-4 junior, provided the veteran presence on a pretty young Duke team that reached the Final Four. His growth as a shooter over the last few years has also helped him become one of the best 3-point shooters in this year's draft class, making 40.5% of his attempts from deep last season. He also averaged 12.4 points and 2.2 assists per game. Chaz Lanier, G, Tennessee Continuing the theme of elite 3-point shooting, Lanier was one of the best shooters from deep over the last two seasons. Before transferring to Tennessee last season, Lanier 44% from deep at North Florida in 2023-24 and finished 19th in the nation in 3-point makes (106). He was arguably the best 3-point shooter in the SEC last season, making 39.5% of his attempts from deep while shooting 8.5 3-pointers per game. The 6-3 guard also led the SEC in 3-point makes (123) as he averaged 18 points per game. Koby Brea, G/F, Kentucky Closing out the run of top-end 3-point shooters, Brea was arguably the nation's best 3-point shooter over the last two seasons. The 6-5 wing led the nation in 3-point percentage (.498) when he was at Dayton in 2023-24 before leading the SEC in 3-point percentage last season (.435). His elite 3-point shooting has, seemingly, helped him become a likely draft pick as he averaged 11.6 points per game last season and was mostly a bench player in his five-year college career. John Tonje, G/F, Wisconsin Tonge was one of the top scorers in the Big Ten last season after transferring to Wisconsin from Missouri. He scored 19.6 points per game (fourth in the Big Ten) on .465/.388/.909 shooting splits, while adding 5.3 rebounds per game. Those marks helped the 6-4 Tonje be named a second-team All-American, and he memorably had a 41-point performance in Wisconsin's Round of 32 loss to BYU in the NCAA Tournament. Johni Broome, F/C, Auburn If it weren't for Cooper Flagg, Broome likely would've been the consensus national player of the year this past season. The Auburn star became a revelation after transferring in from Morehead State in 2022, being named to an All-American team in each of the past two seasons. The 6-9 big scored 18.6 points per game, while leading the SEC in rebounds (10.8) and blocks (2.1) per game. His age (he'll be 23 when the season begins) and lack of elite athleticism likely caused him to fall, but Broome's production is too good for him to not be drafted. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Basketball Association Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
