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Dylan Cardwell scored eight points (4-4 FG), grabbed nine rebounds, and blocked three shots on Tuesday in the Kings' five-point loss to the Warriors.
Fantasy Impact
Cardwell has now blocked at least one shot in five consecutive games and is averaging 3.2 blocks in four games in April. The rookie is averaging nearly 23 minutes per game this month and is posting 7.8 points and 7.8 rebounds while shooting 15-of-18 (83.3%) from the field.
Dylan Cardwell scored a career-high 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3PT, 0-0 FT) and added eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and four blocks in Sacramento's 138-109 loss to the Clippers on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Cardwell's 15 points surpassed his previous high of 14 he scored on February 6 - also in a loss to the Clippers. It was just his fourth double-digit scoring effort in 41 appearances this season and the three-pointer was the first of his NBA career. The rookie is averaging 7.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 3.3 blocks in three games this month.
Dylan Cardwell is off the injury report for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Fantasy Impact
Cardwell is set to return after he was able to practice on Friday. He'll likely be eased back off a lengthy absence.
Dylan Cardwell practiced on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Cardwell has been sidelined since he sprained his ankle in mid-February. He is progressing in the right direction, but remains without a timetable to return.
Dylan Cardwell sprained his ankle during Tuesday's practice and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Fantasy Impact
This is a huge blow for the Sacramento Kings, as Cardwell looked strong over his last 10 games, averaging 6.4 points, nine rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.2 minutes. The Kings will now be without Cardwell for at least four weeks, and Domantas Sabonis (knee) underwent season-ending surgery on Wednesday, leaving Sacramento likely to rely heavily on Maxime Raynaud and Precious Achiuwa at center going forward.