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A Kings' G League rookie is becoming an essential defensive component The Sacramento Kings are improving their defense dramatically, in large part due to the play of G League center Dylan Cardwell.

3 DAYS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Dylan Cardwell brings an X-factor the Kings need on the court It's impossible to overstate how important the energy and enthusiasm Dylan Cardwell brings is to the Sacramento Kings.

4 DAYS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Swats five shots vs. Portland Cardwell logged four points (1-3 FG, 2-6 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and one steal over 21 minutes during the Kings' 98-93 loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Impact The undrafted rookie played a season-high 21 minutes during Saturday's loss, notably ahead of Precious Achiuwa (10) despite the latter starting. Cardwell has accumulated eight blocks over his last two NBA outings and appears to be solidifying himself as the Kings' backup center behind Maxime Raynaud. That trend could continue into the new year, at least for as long as Domantas Sabonis (knee) is sidelined.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drew Eubanks' injury opened the door for a rookie Kings' return The Sacramento Kings are dealing with yet another injury, this one creating an opportunity for rookie Dylan Cardwell to get on the main rost...

DECEMBER 15 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' G League center could solve a major issue alongside a current rookie Dylan Cardwell is lighting up the G League, and could be ready for a return to the Sacramento Kings to play alongside Maxime Raynaud.

DECEMBER 7 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Sliding back to bench Monday Cardwell won't start in Monday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Cardwell got the starting nod in Saturday's win over Milwaukee, posting two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in just five minutes. However, he'll come off the bench Monday in favor of Russell Westbrook. Cardwell has played in three of the Kings' six regular-season games, so he isn't guaranteed meaningful minutes against the Nuggets.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Cardwell will start in Saturday's game against the Bucks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact The rookie big man will get the starting nod for the first time in his career, pushing Russell Westbrook to the bench. Over two regular-season appearances, Cardwell has averaged 1.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 13.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cardwell's unexpected mark on the Kings game left many impressed The Sacramento Kings signed Dylan Cardwell, an undrafted rookie, over the summer, and it is paying off in unexpected ways.

OCTOBER 29 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Sees 15 minutes in loss Cardwell ended Wednesday's 120-116 loss to the Suns with three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two blocks and one steal over 15 minutes.

Impact With Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) sidelined, Cardwell got the opportunity to make his official NBA debut. Cardwell, who is on a two-way contract, was a solid rim protector at Auburn with 1.4 blocks in 20.3 minutes per contest. Sabonis is expected to be re-evaluated after Friday's game against the Jazz, so Cardwell may get another look at the back end of the rotation.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

The new role Dylan Cardwell just claimed will thrill Kings' fans Sacramento Kings' rookie Dylan Cardwell is ready to take on the role of enforcer and watch his teammates' backs.

OCTOBER 12 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Rookie Dylan Cardwell put the Kings' roster on notice Dylan Cardwell walked onto the court for his first NBA game ever and shot the lights out as a Sacramento King.

OCTOBER 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Solid results from bench Cardwell provided 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, and assist and a blocked shot over 14 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Impact The Auburn product inked a two way deal with the Kings, and although the 6-11 rookie will likely toil with the G League this season, he made a strong case for consideration as Domantas Sabonis' backup during Wednesday's loss. That role appears to be Drew Eubanks' to lose, with Dario Saric also waiting in the wings. Cardwell has the potential to be called up if the backups struggle with their support roles.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won their first NBA Summer League title by beating the Sacramento Kings 83-78

JULY 21 • Associated Press