Despite beginning the season out of the rotation and not starting a game until December, Raynaud ranks fifth among all rookies in rebounding (6.3), fourth in blocks (0.6) and ninth in scoring (10.6 points per game) while shooting 54.4 percent overall and 33.3 percent from deep.

As for positional needs, Washington could opt to go the point guard or center route to better complement their existing talent. Guards like Labaron Philon, Darius Acuff Jr., and Mikel Brown Jr. have emerged as high-potential lead guards, each of whom could make a real difference in the District.

A recent former draft pick by the Charlotte Hornets has sparked controversy after it was announced that he would be joining a college basketball roster in the middle of the season. 21-year-old James Nnaji was selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft with a pick that was eventually traded to