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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.

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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.

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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

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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

Dylan Cardwell returned to the Kings (and brought a key element with him) After returning to the Sacramento Kings from the G League, Dylan Cardwell brought the defensive presence and high energy the team lacks.

JANUARY 7 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Fares well off bench Cardwell closed with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds and three steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.

Impact With Domantas Sabonis (knee) on the shelf indefinitely, Cardwell has emerged as a quality low-end pickup in fantasy hoops. Over his last six games, he's averaging 5.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks in 21.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' rookie trio does it again (and set the stage for more wins) The Sacramento Kings' rookie trio of Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford, and Dylan Cardwell have become the bedrock of the franchise.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

One Kings' rookie didn't back down from a tough fight against Detroit Dylan Cardwell continues to impress Sacramento Kings' fans, particularly with the fight he put up against the Pistons' Isaiah Stewart.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

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.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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