Much to the surprise of everyone in the league, the Sacramento Kings have actually managed to win a couple of games recently. While that's good to see, they have definitely been missing Dylan Cardwell, particularly on the defensive end of the court. He's quickly become a key defender.
Cardwell has one of the best stories in the league this season, if not the best. He wasn't selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, but he was offered a two-way contract with the Kings in the offseason. Injuries on the main roster led to him being used in NBA games with a lot of frequency.