And the hits just keep coming for the Kings with Dylan Cardwell’s absence

The regular season hasn't even started yet, and the Sacramento Kings have already lost two key players to injuries.

By Ian Goodwillie · A Royal Pain

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:33 PM

Key Things to Know

Dylan Cardwell is expected to miss several weeks for the Kings due to a left calf strain.
Cardwell joins Maxime Raynaud on the sidelines, leaving Sacramento without two key frontcourt options.
The Kings will rely on Domantas Sabonis, Precious Achiuwa, and Jonathan Mogbo for frontcourt minutes.

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The Sacramento Kings are facing frontcourt depth concerns after center Dylan Cardwell suffered a left calf strain. The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers and is expected to sideline Cardwell for at least a few weeks, causing him to miss the start of the regular season alongside fellow center Maxime Raynaud.

With Raynaud recovering from a right patella injury, the Kings will rely on starter Domantas Sabonis, along with Precious Achiuwa and Jonathan Mogbo. Writer Ian Goodwillie notes that the injuries disrupt Sacramento's planned double-big lineups and will force the team to utilize small-ball rotations until both players are re-evaluated.

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