In a preseason matchup on October 10, 2026, the Sacramento Kings faced the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The game concluded with the Warriors narrowly defeating the Kings 111-106.
A significant incident occurred late in the first half when Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right knee injury. While setting a screen for teammate Darius Acuff Jr., Raynaud collided with Warriors' guard Stephen Curry. Following the collision, Raynaud immediately fell to the floor, clutching his knee in evident pain. Medical staff attended to him on the court before he was transported to the locker room in a wheelchair. Kings general manager Scott Perry and owner Vivek Ranadive were seen accompanying Raynaud, highlighting the gravity of the situation. (foxsports.com)
Raynaud, a 7-foot-1 center from France, was drafted 42nd overall by the Kings in 2025. In his rookie season, he averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 74 games, earning a spot on the All-Rookie second team. His injury raises concerns about the Kings' frontcourt depth as they approach the regular season. (newsespn.pages.dev)
On the court, rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. led the Kings with 25 points and eight assists. For the Warriors, fellow rookie Yaxel Lendeborg impressed with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. (sactownsports.com)
The Kings are awaiting further medical evaluations to determine the severity of Raynaud's injury and his potential recovery timeline.