Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Fares well in Summer League
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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.
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 will make a serious push for a rotation role ahead of Opening Night, especially if the Kings move on from Domantas Sabonis.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Double-doubles in Summer League
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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.
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.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Cleared to play Monday
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Cardwell (undisclosed) is available for Monday's California Classic Summer League game against the Bucks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
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.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Won't play Sunday
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Cardwell (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors Blue, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
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.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Blocks four shots in win Saturday
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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 win over Brooklyn.
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.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Wraps up decent rookie campaign
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Cardwell accumulated six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Sunday's 122-110 loss to Portland.
Though it was fellow rookie Maxime Raynaud who was more productive for the Kings this year, Cardwell held his own in a backup role and will likely be pushing for a rotation spot in the frontcourt in 2026-27. Through 44 contests, Cardwell averaged 5.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.6 minutes per contest while shooting 58.7 percent from the floor.
Cardwell closed with 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals over 27 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 138-109 loss to the Clippers.
The rookie center set a new career scoring high in the rout as the Kings went to their bench early and often, while recording multiple blocks for the third time in the last four contests. Cardwell has had a steady role in the frontcourt rotation since returning from an ankle injury in mid-March, and over the last 12 games, he's averaging 5.1 points, 7.1 boards, 1.9 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.4 minutes while shooting 56.0 percent from the floor.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Pulls down 11 rebounds
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Cardwell finished Tuesday's 134-90 loss to the Hornets with six points (3-8 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes.
Cardwell was part of an eight-man rotation for the injury-depleted Kings. His fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper leagues, as he's averaging 4.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.3 blocks in 17.8 minutes over his last six appearances.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Grabs 13 boards off bench
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Cardwell racked up nine points (4-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 139-118 loss to the 76ers.
The rookie big man is still getting his legs back under him from a minutes perspective following a recent 11-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Cardwell has averaged 8.5 rebounds, 4.5 points and 1.8 assists in 17.0 minutes per tilt in his last four outings, shooting 50.0 percent from the field during this span.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Limited run in return
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Cardwell (ankle) recorded zero points (0-1 FG), six rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes during Saturday's 118-109 win over the Clippers.
Cardwell returned Saturday following an 11-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. After averaging 22.5 minutes per game in his final 26 appearances prior to the All-Star break, Cardwell had his playing time monitored carefully in his first appearance of the second half. He should see his minutes steadily increase as he works his way back to full conditioning.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Off injury report for Saturday
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Cardwell (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Cardwell participated in Friday's practice and is set to return from an 11-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. He'll likely serve as Maxime Raynaud's primary backup, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Cardwell operate under a minutes restriction during his return.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: Goes through practice
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Cardwell (ankle) practiced with the Kings on Friday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
The Kings announced Feb. 18 that Cardwell would be re-evaluated in four weeks, so the rookie is due for an update shortly. His availability at practice is a sign that he's trending in the right direction.
Cardwell sprained his left ankle at Tuesday's practice and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
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, posting 5.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.2 minutes across 29 appearances. Maxime Raynaud should step into a starting role until Cardwell is cleared to play again.
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