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Cardwell finished with one point (0-3 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 107-100 loss to the Magic.
Cardwell couldn't get anything going on offense, but he dominated the glass and made an impact defensively in his bench minutes. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) limited and Precious Achiuwa (lower leg) and Maxime Raynaud (knee) both on the injury report, the second-year center could see more frontcourt minutes in the short term.
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Kings' De'Andre Hunter: Average line in loss
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Hunter chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 107-100 loss to the Magic.
Hunter was adequate during the loss, giving Sacramento reliable scoring from the wing. He's settled into a starting role and gets the job done without much fanfare. With Zach LaVine and Darius Acuff dominating the ball, Hunter will find his lines falling below his teammates fairly often.
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Kings' Darius Acuff: Drives offense in loss
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Acuff supplied 29 points (10-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 107-100 loss to Orlando.
Acuff kept up his remarkable rookie production, finishing as Sacramento's second-leading scorer behind Zach LaVine and giving the Kings a steady source of offense all night. His scoring pace over 11 games is the best by a rookie since Michael Jordan in 1984, which is incredibly impressive given the cavalcade of rookie talent that came before him.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Fails to score in loss
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Sabonis closed with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 107-100 loss to Orlando.
Sabonis (knee) was scoreless in his first game back from left knee soreness, a strange line for one of the league's most dependable big men. He still moved the ball well as a passer, but he didn't look like himself, and his minutes were limited. He'll have the advantage of a few days of rest before meeting Portland later in the week.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Exits game with leg contusion
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Achiuwa left Tuesday's 107-100 loss to the Magic with a left lower leg contusion and did not return, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
With Achiuwa exiting the game after 14 minutes, more minutes became available for Dylan Cardwell. If Achiuwa needs to miss Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Keegan Murray would likely return to the starting lineup, and Cardwell would have the chance for some extended run.
LaVine tallied 31 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 33 minutes in Tuesday's 107-100 loss to the Magic.
LaVine briefly exited the game after rolling his right ankle, but he was able to return after getting checked out in the locker room and appeared to be fine, finishing with a team-high 31 points. He'll have a full two days to rest up before the Kings' next game Friday against Portland.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Available Tuesday
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Murray (wrist) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Murray is still dealing with lingering right wrist soreness following a recent extended absence, but he's fighting through the issue Tuesday. The sharpshooter opened the year as a starter but has fallen into a battle with Precious Achiuwa for the top spot at power forward.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Upgraded to available
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Sabonis (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
Sabonis is returning from a one-game absence after being unavailable during Sunday's defeat to the Heat. With the star big man back in action, Dylan Cardwell is set to slide back to the bench Tuesday.
Raynaud (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.
Raynaud is expected to be re-evaluated soon, though he can be considered week-to-week until the Kings offer an update on his status. Dylan Cardwell and Precious Achiuwa will likely continue seeing increased burn in Raynaud's absence.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable for Tuesday
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Murray is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic due to right wrist soreness.
Murray made his return to court Sunday against Miami following a seven-game absence due to an ankle injury, and it now appears he's dealing with a wrist issue. The Kings will presumably monitor him closely during shootaround and warmups to determine if he can suit up Tuesday.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Questionable for Tuesday
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Sabonis (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Sabonis missed Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Heat with left knee soreness, making it his first absence of the season through 10 games. Dylan Cardwell earned the start with Sabonis sidelined, so if the latter is forced to miss a second straight contest, the former would be the top candidate to start once again.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Chips in nine points
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Monk totaled nine points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to Miami.
Monk continues to occupy a reserve role for the rebuilding Kings, playing 18 minutes or greater in four straight games. The veteran swingman is likely to see his name swirl around in trade rumors throughout the course of the season.
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Kings' De'Andre Hunter: Chips in 14 in Sunday's loss
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Hunter closed with 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Heat.
The veteran forward missed the Kings' prior game Friday with an illness, but Hunter seemed his usual self Sunday. After a sluggish start to the season he's scored at least 14 points in five of his last six contests, averaging 16.8 points, 4.3 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.3 assists in 34.5 minutes.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Comes off bench in return
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Murray contributed 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals in 23 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Heat.
The 26-year-old missed the prior seven games with an ankle injury, and Murray got eased into the lineup Sunday on the second unit while Precious Achiuwa got another start at power forward. The duo could switch roles as soon as Tuesday in a home game against the Magic, but with Domantas Sabonis (knee) not 100 percent himself, there may be room for both Murray and Achiuwa in the frontcourt in the short term.
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Kings' Precious Achiuwa: Big night on glass in loss
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Achiuwa produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to Miami.
The 14 boards led all players on the night, but the Kings didn't give enough offensive support to rookie Darius Acuff and his game-high 32 points to actually secure a win. Achiuwa has started eight straight games, averaging 9.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.5 minutes, but he figures to return to the bench fairly soon with Keegan Murray back in the lineup Sunday, and Domantas Sabonis (knee) not expected to miss much time.
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Kings' Darius Acuff: Strong double-double in loss
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Acuff recorded 32 points (11-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds and a steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 114-108 loss to the Heat.
Acuff continues to impress to begin his rookie campaign, racking up a game-high 32 points. Sunday marked the fourth time Acuff has scored at least 30 points in his first 10 games. The 19-year-old also flashed his playmaking ability, dishing 10 assists to secure his third career double-double. Acuff has scored at least 20 points in each of his last six appearances, averaging 28.8 points, 9.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 38.2 minutes per contest over that stretch.
Cardwell will start in Sunday's game against the Heat.
With Domantas Sabonis (knee) ruled out, Cardwell will start for the first time in 2026-27. The 24-year-old has only started one other time in his career, amassing two points and one rebound in the 135-133 win over the Bucks a little over a year ago.
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