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Calf Strain Shelves Kings’ Dylan Cardwell For At Least Two Weeks

Kings center Dylan Cardwell is suffering from a left calf strain and he’ll be sidelined at least two weeks, beat writer Jason Anderson tweets. The diagnosis came after Cardwell underwent an MRI.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:13 PM
Calf Strain Shelves Kings’ Dylan Cardwell For At Least Two Weeks
Key Things to Know
  • Dylan Cardwell will miss at least two weeks for the Kings due to a left calf strain.
  • An MRI confirmed Cardwell will miss the start of the regular season, including the October 21 opener.
  • Fellow center Maxime Raynaud is also sidelined for two weeks with a right patellar subluxation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a left calf strain. The injury diagnosis came following an MRI, ensuring Cardwell will miss the start of the regular season, including Sacramento's October 21 opener against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Cardwell's absence leaves the Kings thin at center, especially with Maxime Raynaud also expected to miss two weeks with a patellar injury. Sacramento's remaining depth options behind starter Domantas Sabonis include Precious Achiuwa and two-way player Jonathan Mogbo.

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