Dylan Cardwell News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Kings are definitely missing one rookie's clutch defense With Dylan Cardwell on the shelf, the Sacramento Kings are short their best shot blocker and rim protector.

10 HOURS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings need to take their time working this player back into the rotation The Sacramento Kings need to take their time bringing Dylan Cardwell back from injury so they don't accidentally make things worse.

2 DAYS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' De'Andre Hunter trade was more about a different player The Sacramento Kings made the De'Andre Hunter trade in part to open up a roster spot for two-way standout Dylan Cardwell.

FEBRUARY 19 • AROYALPAIN.COM

The injury bug hits the Kings with a brutal one-two punch Domantas Sabonis and Dylan Cardwell are now both out injured, leaving the Sacramento Kings even worse off than they were before.

FEBRUARY 19 • AROYALPAIN.COM

To miss four weeks Cardwell sprained his left ankle at Tuesday's practice and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact The timing is unfortunate for the rookie with Domantas Sabonis (knee) set to miss the remainder of the season. Based on this timetable, the earliest possible return for Cardwell is March 19. The rookie has been a bright spot for the team with 5.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.2 minutes across 29 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cardwell just broke a key 13-game streak with the Kings (and it's a shocker) In the Sacramento Kings' blowout loss to the Jazz, Dylan Cardwell's 13-game block streak came to an end.

FEBRUARY 12 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Grabs double-digit boards again Cardwell closed Monday's 120-94 loss to the Pelicans with six points (3-5 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes off the bench.

Impact The Kings were down by 15 at halftime and gave younger players like Caldwell plenty of run in the rout. The undrafted rookie center responded to the big workload by pulling down double-digit rebounds for a fourth straight game, a stretch in which he's averaging 9.3 points, 11.8 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 28.5 minutes. Domantas Sabonis (back) has been on the shelf for three of those contests, but even once he's healthy, Sacramento seems likely to prioritize the development of youngsters like Caldwell given the team's league-worst 12-43 record.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' Dylan Cardwell earns his bag against the Clippers The Sacramento Kings signed Dylan Cardwell to a long-term NBA contract, and he continues to prove them right.

FEBRUARY 8 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kawhi Leonard's 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss

Kawhi Leonard scores 31 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Inks four-year deal with Kings Cardwell is set to sign a four-year deal with the Kings on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The Kings will convert Cardwell from a two-way deal to a four-year pact with the first two years being fully guaranteed. Cardwell has been playing well over the past eight games, churning out late-round value behind averages of 4.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.1 swats per contest.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 boards in loss Cardwell logged five points (1-2 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 loss to Memphis.

Impact Cardwell pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds, adding at least one block for the 10th straight game. Since entering the rotation, Cardwell has at least provided Sacramento with some much-needed energy, often resulting in borderline 12-team value. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has averaged 4.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks, putting him firmly on the streaming radar.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cardwell could benefit from the Kings' trade in a big way After their big trade, the Sacramento Kings finally have space on the roster to make Dylan Cardwell a full member of the team.

FEBRUARY 2 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Grabs double-digit boards again Cardwell supplied four points (2-3 FG), 10 rebounds and two blocks across 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 103-87 loss to New York.

Impact The 24-year-old rookie crashed the glass once again, recording 10-plus rebounds for the fourth time in the last six games. Cardwell has also racked up multiple blocks in five straight games. He hasn't offered much offense for the Kings, but he work on the glass and at the rim should ensure a consistent role in the frontcourt rotation, even with Domantas Sabonis finally looking 100 percent healthy. Over that six-game stretch, Cardwell is averaging 5.7 points, 9.5 boards, 2.2 blocks, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

A pair of standout Kings' rookies aren't considered Rising Stars by the NBA Sacramento Kings' rookies Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell didn't make the cut for the Castrol Rising Stars player pool.

JANUARY 27 • AROYALPAIN.COM

One Kings' rookie continues to struggle while another is on the rise The Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell have been on opposite trajectories since the return of Domantas Sabonis.

JANUARY 26 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Dylan Cardwell is playing great basketball with one huge weakness The Sacramento Kings are getting great minutes from Dylan Cardwell, but the rookie needs to get his fouls under control.

JANUARY 25 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Dylan Cardwell's stock continues to rise but it's about more than his game The Sacramento Kings have a breakout star in Dylan Cardwell, thanks to his game, his energy, and his humbleness.

JANUARY 22 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Grabs team-high 13 rebounds Cardwell registered two points (1-2 FG), 13 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 122-109 loss to Toronto.

Impact Cardwell has been a force on the boards recently, recording double-digit rebounds for the third straight game Wednesday. He led the team with 13 rebounds while swatting four shots and a steal, marking his ninth game with at least one block and one steal. The rookie big man has logged at least 20 minutes in 11 of his past 14 outings and is one of just three players this season to average at least seven rebounds per game while playing under than 20 minutes per contest, along with Mitchell Robinson and Andre Drummond.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Adebayo, Powell lead hot-shooting Heat past the Kings for a 130-117 victory

Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Norman Powell added 22 and the Miami Heat cruised to a 130-117 road win over the Sacramento Kings

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Dylan Cardwell is becoming the Kings' juggernaut as he hits a career milestone The Sacramento Kings have found an unstoppable on-court legend in rookie center Dylan Cardwell, particularly after his first career double-d...

JANUARY 19 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Secures double-double off bench Cardwell recorded 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 117-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Cardwell collected his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign and saw plenty of chances with the Kings still working Domantas Sabonis back from a knee injury. This marks Cardwell's second time this year that he's reached double-digit rebounds and his third time scoring 10-plus points, though these chances are expected to dwindle once Sabonis begins to ramp up his workload.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' fans love this rookie (and the feeling is mutual) The Sacramento Kings have struck gold with undrafted rookie Dylan Cardwell and the fans love him.

JANUARY 17 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Former Auburn center: 'Hey, kids, Pops dunked on LeBron' The Sacramento Kings have gotten a boost from rookie Dylan Cardwell.

JANUARY 14 • AL.COM

Dylan Cardwell has earned his spot on the Kings in a big way After a season-best performance against the Rockets, the Sacramento Kings need to make Dylan Cardwell a permanent member of the main roster.

JANUARY 12 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Narrowly misses double-double Cardwell ended Sunday's 111-98 win over the Rockets with nine points (4-11 FG, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, the rookie big man flirted with what could've been his first career double-double. The door remains open for Caldwell to play meaningful minutes, with Domantas Sabonis (knee) still out, but Caldwell also has Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks as competitors for playing time behind Maxime Raynaud.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Kawhi Leonard's 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss

Adebayo, Powell lead hot-shooting Heat past the Kings for a 130-117 victory