2025-26 Season
MAXIME RAYNAUD
2025-26 Season
MAXIME RAYNAUD
Raynaud produces at an above average rate for a 26-minute workload.
Raynaud produces at an above average rate for a 26-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 17 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Maxime Raynaud’s first 25 games were defined by a drastic role change, evolving from a completely lost bench warmer into a relentless starting anchor. Early in the season, he looked entirely out of his depth. He hit rock bottom on 11/25 vs MIN, throwing up an 0-for-4 shooting dud to post a brutal -16.0 impact score because his atrocious shot selection actively derailed the second-unit offense. Everything finally clicked on 12/04 vs HOU. Raynaud erupted for 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, generating a massive +21.1 impact score by pairing elite offensive efficiency with high-energy defensive effort. That performance forced him into the starting lineup, where he quickly learned to influence winning without demanding the ball. Look at his 12/31 vs LAC performance; despite scoring a modest 12 points, he logged a stellar +14.1 impact score because he vacuumed up 12 rebounds and created endless second-chance opportunities through pure hustle.
A humiliating mid-season benching defined Maxime Raynaud's turbulent stretch, serving as the wake-up call that transformed him into a relentless interior bruiser. Before the demotion, his effort levels fluctuated wildly. Even when he produced offensively with 11 points on 01/13 vs LAL, he posted a -3.4 Impact because his meager four rebounds and miserable defensive effort bled value elsewhere. Conversely, he occasionally found ways to contribute without shooting. Despite scoring a mere four points on 01/17 vs WAS, he salvaged a +1.8 Impact through pure hustle plays, acting as a crucial offensive connector with five assists and battling for eight tough rebounds. However, his absolute peak arrived late in the window on 02/09 vs NOP. Logging 38 minutes, Raynaud erupted for 21 points and 19 rebounds to generate a staggering +31.4 Impact. That massive score stemmed directly from his relentless hustle on the glass and highly disciplined 8-for-14 shot selection.
This late-season stretch marked Maxime Raynaud's true breakout as a hyper-efficient offensive anchor. Look at his dominant outing on 03/19 vs PHI, where he dropped 30 points on 11-of-17 shooting to generate a massive +21.0 impact score. He wasn't just racking up empty stats; his pristine shot selection and perimeter spacing punished the defense relentlessly. However, when he hesitated to hunt his own offense, his overall value plummeted. During a sluggish 03/11 vs CHA matchup, he attempted just three shots and finished with a dismal -12.7 impact score, as his passivity allowed the defense to crowd his teammates. Yet, Raynaud also figured out how to salvage his value when the scoring wasn't there. On 04/05 vs LAC, he managed a modest 11 points but still posted a +11.9 impact score by tearing down 15 rebounds and completely locking down the paint with relentless hustle.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Raynaud has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~8 points between games.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 79% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Raynaud consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Getting better as the season goes on. First-half impact: +1.2, second-half: +8.0. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
Hot right now — 5 straight games with positive impact. Longest positive run this season: 11 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 76 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
74 games played
