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Raynaud

Raynaud’s double-double was his 17th of the season and ninth since the All-Star break. The rookie center has provided consistent value since stepping in for the injured Domantas Sabonis, and he has been a fifth-round player since the All-Star break. Rostered in 44 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Raynaud is worth adding ahead of Sunday’s game against the Nets if he’s on the waiver wire.

With the Nets forced to go small on Sunday due to injuries, this set up to be a good day for Raynaud. And the rookie took advantage of his opportunities, recording his 16th double-double of the season. Raynaud has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five appearances, a run that includes two 30-point games. As long as he’s healthy, the rookie center should be able to provide consistent fantasy value for the rest of the season. The Kings now hit the road for four games in Week 22, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.

Two days removed from dropping a season-high 32 points, Raynaud recorded a second consecutive 30-point game on Thursday. He wasn’t as productive on the glass as he was in Tuesday’s loss to the Spurs, but many fantasy managers will be fine with the efficient 30-point effort from the rookie center. The Kings end Week 21 with a game against the Nets on Sunday, which could be another good game for Raynaud.

In what was an ugly loss for Sacramento, the rookie was once again able to be a bright spot. He set a new career high for scoring and nearly added another double-double to his resume. He has been a beacon of hope in a rough season for the Kings, and he should continue to be a strong fantasy option down the stretch. They have two more games this week, with the 76ers up next on Thursday.

While he did not offer much scoring and did not record any defensive stats, Raynaud provided good value in the rebounds category. Given how well he shot the ball in Saturday’s win over the Clippers, going 11-of-12 from the field, one could argue that the rookie was bound to cool down. Since the All-Star break, only Precious Achiuwa has been more valuable in fantasy basketball amongst Kings, regardless of league format.

Raynaud did not record any defensive stats in Saturday’s victory, but the points and field-goal percentage were excellent. The rookie center missed just one shot, rebounding nicely from a four-point effort in Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets. Since the All-Star break, Raynaud has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Kings play once more in Week 20, as they host the Jazz on Sunday in what could be an excellent matchup for Raynaud.

For the fourth time in his last five games, Raynaud was able to record a double-double. The rookie has shined recently, which has led to him producing top-75 value in nine-category leagues over the past two weeks. He has started all but four games since Dec. 6, which won’t change with Domantas Sabonis done for the season. Raynaud should be considered a must-roster player moving forward.

Raynaud has now scored at least 22 points in three of his last five games. The 22-year-old center also has three double-doubles in that span. He’s provided 10th-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Kings have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.

Raynaud finished Tuesday’s defeat with his 13th double-double of the season, which leads all rookies. The 7-foot-1 center may not offer much value as a shot-blocker, but fantasy managers know what they’re going to get from him as a scorer and rebounder on most nights. For good measure, Raynaud dished out four assists against the Suns. Among Kings players, only Precious Achiuwa has been more valuable to fantasy managers since the All-Star break.

Raynaud recorded his fourth double-double since the All-Star break and 12th of the season, but this was not the best night overall for the rookie. The points, rebounds and field-goal percentage categories were good, but he was also responsible for six turnovers. Add in the lack of defensive stats, and Sunday wasn’t the best night to rely on Raynaud in nine-cat formats. That said, his current role with Domantas Sabonis (knee) done for the season makes Raynaud worth the risk in some 12-team leagues.