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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · 12 h ago

  Backup centers Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell are still out.

  “Zack LaVine GOT ANGRY, but it still wasn't enough to get the Kings over the hump for their first win” at 15:23 · listen ↗

  also reported by James Ham, Locked On Kings

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · 41 h ago

  Keegan Murray is now officially listed as questionable with right ankle capsulitis. Max Raynaud, Dylan Cardwell and Be Simmons are all out.

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• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Opinion · Oct 24 around the league

  Both hosts buy that 'NBA hipsters' overhyped Utah by underweighting how bad the defense might be. They say Ace Bailey has looked really good on defense so far, and suggest small moves for a big such as Moussa Diabate or Dylan Cardwell.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 1:36:44 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 23
  • James Ham: The host says second-year big Dylan Cardwell is getting closer to returning, and 'from what I've heard' is much closer than Maxime Raynaud. No source is named. at 29:39
  • James Ham: Host opinion: Cardwell could be the vertical lob threat Acuff likes and is the team's best rim protector. He may eventually lose minutes to Maxime Raynaud once Raynaud returns. at 30:22

  “Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domantas Sabonis on the offensive end?” · listen ↗

• Bluesky James Ham (@jameshamnba.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 21

  Kings injury report for Game 1: Dylan Cardwell (Left Calf Strain) - OUT, Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - QUESTIONABLE, Maxime Raynaud (Right Patella Subluxation) - OUT, Ben Simmons (Right Achilles Tendon Rupture/Tear) - OUT

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  also reported by Locked On Kings host

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 15

  Out, left calf strain, return est. Nov 2

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 22
  • The host would personally start Precious Achiuwa going forward and keep Keegan Murray at small forward. He thinks that decision depends on whether Dylan Cardwell returns. at 29:56
  • The host says the Kings currently have no true backup center. He hopes Dylan Cardwell returns for Friday or Sunday, but that is not confirmed and no reason for the absence is given. at 30:08

  “Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” · listen ↗

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Relayed report · Oct 21

  Dylan Cardwell has a calf strain and is progressing really well 'from everything that i've heard'. He won't be out long-term and could possibly appear by this weekend.

  “KINGS QUESTIONS: How much will the Ben Simmons injury impact rookie Darius Acuff Jr.?” at 15:14 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 19
  • Mark Jones says the team has more positional size when healthy, but is not healthy now with Raynaud and Cardwell out. His biggest concern is frontline scoring. at 28:33
  • Mark Jones calls Alex Karaban a subtle culture-setter and connector. He says Cardwell should be graded on how much he has improved offensively when he returns. at 33:56

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” · listen ↗

• Podcast league source (reported), via Locked On Kings · Relayed report · Oct 18

  A league source says that, barring a setback, Cardwell is getting closer to a return. The host says he likely won't make the opener (which he believes is Wednesday) but could be back very soon, maybe the next game or over the weekend.

  “Ben Simmons tears Achilles, handing Kings a CRUEL BLOW days before start of 2026-27 NBA season” at 17:02 · listen ↗

• Bluesky James Ham (@jameshamnba.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 16

  Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis and Precious Achiuwa are all available for tonight's game. Malik Monk, Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud are all out.

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• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · Oct 16

  Kings availability for today: AVAILABILITY vs. SAN ANTONIO SPURS 10/16 Malik Monk: OUT Dylan Cardwell: OUT Max Raynaud: OUT

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 16
  • host's source (reported): According to the host's source, Cardwell is responding well to treatment and the injury looks less serious than first feared. The host has heard he is out for game one and does not expect an extended absence barring a setback. at 7:39
  • The host expects everyone except Raynaud ("Max"), Cardwell and possibly Monk to be back for the October 21 season opener. He also says there is a chance they return against the Spurs. at 23:46

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 4 points · Oct 14
  • Dylan Cardwell played 29 minutes in the preseason opener and 11 minutes in game two. at 15:46
  • Host view: Cardwell might return sooner than two weeks, but it's also possible he's out three to four weeks. He compares it to a calf strain Trey Lyles had a couple of seasons ago, which the host thinks cost Lyles over a month. at 16:38
  • Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell will not play in Friday's preseason finale. Domantas Sabonis plays is unknown. at 17:07
  • Original plan about a month ago, per the host: Sabonis as the major-minutes starting center, Raynaud taking backup minutes, and Cardwell fighting for minutes. at 18:37

  “Have the Sacramento Kings made DEFENSIVE STRIDES during the preseason?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 4 points · Oct 13
  • James Ham: The host names defensive contributors: Simmons and Murray as defensive forwards, Sabonis as a decent positional defender but not a natural shot-blocker, plus Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell and Emanuel Sharp. at 10:03
  • Kings basketball communications staff (reported): Dylan Cardwell missed Saturday's game with left calf soreness, which was first disclosed Monday. He did not practice Monday but was getting treatment. at 27:11
  • James Ham: The host expects the Kings to take a very cautious approach with Cardwell's calf, including rebuilding strength before he returns. He gives no timeline. at 27:30
  • James Ham: The host's overall injury read: nothing is extremely serious, apart from the need for extra caution with Cardwell and Raynaud. at 32:42

  “Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?” · listen ↗

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