Dylan Cardwell News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Set to miss opening stretch Cardwell (calf) is expected to miss at least the first five or six games of the regular season, with a longer absence possible, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 repo...

Impact Cardwell appeared in 44 games last season, providing frontcourt depth while Domantas Sabonis dealt with injuries. Sacramento will also be without Maxime Raynaud (knee) to begin the campaign, leaving the team thin at center behind Sabonis. Cardwell's return timetable remains uncertain, but his absence could create additional opportunities for the Kings' remaining frontcourt reserves.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

To miss at least two weeks Cardwell will miss at least two weeks with a left calf strain, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sacramento's frontcourt takes another blow after losing Maxime Raynaud (knee) for several weeks over the weekend. The Kings figure to depend heavily upon Domantas Sabonis at center to open the season, while Precious Achiuwa should play a featured role off the bench to help pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Cardwell (calf) didn't practice Monday, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.

Impact Cardwell is nursing left calf soreness. His status is uncertain for Tuesday's preseason game versus Portland.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for Saturday's preseason game Cardwell (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against Golden State, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Cardwell will get a breather Saturday, and his absence opens the door to more playing time for Alex Karaban, Precious Achiuwa and Daeqwon Plowden. Cardwell's next opportunity to play is Tuesday against Portland.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

High octane Dylan Cardwell is back (and Kings' fans love it) If this was even possible, the Sacramento Kings' Dylan Cardwell somehow became more energetic and emphatic over the offseason.

OCTOBER 6 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Double-doubles off bench Cardwell recorded nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three steals and one block in 29 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to the Lakers.

Impact Cardwell was among Sacramento's first five reserves and grabbed four offensive rebounds while filling up the defensive stat sheet. The second-year big is competing for frontcourt minutes behind Domantas Sabonis after averaging 5.4 points and 7.5 rebounds during the 2025-26 regular season.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wants to change the culture Cardwell said Monday that he intends to help establish a tougher and more relentless identity for Sacramento during his second NBA season, according to Sactown Sports 1140.

Impact "We're not here to make friends. We're here to establish our identity," Cardwell said, emphasizing energy, physicality and competing for loose balls as areas in which he plans to set the tone. The 24-year-old averaged 5.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.6 minutes across 44 regular-season appearances as a rookie, and his defensive activity and rebounding should remain his primary avenues to earning minutes in Sacramento's crowded frontcourt.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Would Scott Perry Trade Any of His First Trio of Kings Rookies? Could the Sacramento Kings trade any of Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, or Dylan Cardwell this season?

AUGUST 22 • SI.COM

Will Dylan Cardwell become the Kings' leader? The Sacramento Kings need a player to step up to lead the squad, and Dylan Cardwell just might be the man for the job.

AUGUST 15 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Dylan Cardwell's defense is formidable, but is it enough? The Sacramento Kings' 2025 breakout star has massive potential to live up to this season, and Dylan Cardwell is more than up to the challeng...

AUGUST 9 • AROYALPAIN.COM

To compete for role Cardwell returns to Sacramento after spending last season with the organization, giving him a leg up in the battle for frontcourt minutes entering training camp.

Impact The big man provides size, rebounding and rim protection, though he'll likely continue competing for a reserve role behind the Kings' established frontcourt options. Unless injuries create additional opportunities, Cardwell projects to remain a depth piece entering the 2026-27 campaign. Across 44 regular-season games in 2025-26, he averaged 5.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.6 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

The Biggest Development Goal for Kings' 3 Sophomores What can Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell do to take sophomore leaps heading into their second seasons for the Sacramento...

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

One rookie duo is driving the Kings' forward with the power of friendship The combination of Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell is going to do big things for the Sacramento Kings.

JULY 27 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Knicks have an ideal trade target hiding in plain view after Moussa Cisse miss After unsuccessfully going after both Moussa Cisse and Moussa Diabate, the Knicks should turn their attentions to Dylan Cardwell of the Sacr...

JULY 19 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Dylan Cardwell could be the Kings' culture setter The importance of Dylan Cardwell to the Sacramento Kings' rebuild roster is massive as he is quickly becoming the guy setting the team cultu...

JULY 18 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Dealing with thumb injury Cardwell will sit out Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte with left thumb soreness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact This sounds like a precautionary move for the Kings. Through six Summer League outings, Cardwell posted averages of 7.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.8 blocks.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Daeqwon Plowden earned his roster spot (and another G League vet has too) The Sacramento Kings made the right calls by signing Dylan Cardwell and Daeqwon Plowden to full NBA contracts, and need to do the same for a...

JULY 17 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Fares well in Summer League Cardwell registered 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Thursday's 91-85 Summer League win over the Clippers.

Impact The Auburn product made an immediate impact around the rim, finishing efficiently while falling one rebound shy of a double-double. After a standout rookie campaign in 2025-26, Cardwell is going to make a serious push for a rotation role ahead of Opening Night.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cardwell looked great for the Kings (and still has the same problem) The Sacramento Kings found a defensive powerhouse in Dylan Cardwell, but he needs to get his fouls under control.

JULY 8 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Double-doubles in Summer League Cardwell finished with 12 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, four steals and four blocks in 25 minutes of Monday's 95-89 Summer League win over the Bucks.

Impact Cardwell sat out Sunday's win over Warriors Blue for maintenance, but he was back to business Monday. He's looked excellent through two exhibitions, shooting 72.7 percent from the field with averages of 9.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 3.0 blocks.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Cardwell (undisclosed) is available for Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Bucks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Cardwell sat out Sunday's win over Warriors Blue -- the second leg of a back-to-back-to-back set -- due to undisclosed reasons. However, he'll suit up in Sacramento's final California Classic contest. In 28 minutes during Saturday's win over the Nets, the big man tallied eight points, eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Cardwell (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Cardwell will skip the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should be back for Monday's matchup with Milwaukee. Anthony Dell'Orso and BJ Edwards should be able to get into the rotation Sunday with Cardwell unavailable.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks four shots in win Saturday Cardwell finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks across 28 minutes in Saturday's 79-76 California Classic Summer League...

Impact Cardwell didn't do much on the offensive end, though he shined defensively by accumulating two steals and four blocks. The 24-year-old averaged 5.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.5 blocks and 0.7 steals over 20.6 minutes in 44 regular-season appearances with the Kings in 2025-26. While Cardwell has plenty to offer, he may have trouble finding minutes behind Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Maxime Raynaud. He will also need to address his free throw shooting. If not, Cardwell could have an even tougher time getting involved.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kings will keep a close eye on the undrafted scene this offseason Last year's undrafted signing, Dylan Cardwell, has done well for the Sacramento Kings, so you can bet they'll be looking at other undrafted...

JUNE 26 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Dylan Cardwell has the exact attitude the Kings need to succeed The positive vibes flowing off Dylan Cardwell will mean everything to the success of the Sacramento Kings' rebuild process.

JUNE 18 • AROYALPAIN.COM

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