Height
6'10"
Weight
255 lbs
Age
24
College
Auburn
Experience
0 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 33 | 5.3 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 57.6% | 0.0% | 52.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 35 | 5.3 | 7.7 | 1.3 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ GSW | L 105-110 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$3.0M
Guaranteed
$3.0M
AAV
$755K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Dylan Cardwell's four-year, $3.2M deal with Sacramento earns an A CVI, representing exceptional value for a solid starter at center. At just $800K annually, the Kings locked up a reliable big man for well below the mid-level exception, preserving crucial cap flexibility as they navigate their championship window with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. This contract structure is particularly shrewd given the league's center market, where even replacement-level bigs command $4-6M annually, making Cardwell's production at this price point a legitimate steal. The four-year commitment also aligns perfectly with Sacramento's competitive timeline, giving them a cost-controlled asset who can either anchor their second unit or serve as valuable trade salary in future deals. For a franchise that's carefully managing its books while trying to build around its core, finding solid starter production at near-minimum salary represents the type of roster-building coup that separates smart front offices from the pack.
Performance Analysis
Dylan Cardwell earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a rookie, with room to grow into a larger role. Through 33 games, Dylan is contributing 5.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in his role. Dylan's strongest area is RPG at 7.7, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.3 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Dylan ranks 46th. At 24, Dylan is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Sacramento Kings.
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