The Sacramento Kings have converted rookie center Dylan Cardwell from a two-way player to a standard four-year NBA contract, the organization announced in a press release.
Agent Corey Marcum told ESPN’s Shams Charania that the first two seasons are fully guaranteed. According to radio host James Ham, the agreement is worth $871,000 for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, $2.15 million guaranteed in 2026/27, $2.53 million in 2027/28 and $2.74 million in 2028/29. The final two years are non-guaranteed, and the 2028/29 season carries a team option.
Cardwell, 24, joined Sacramento on a two-way deal after going undrafted last June out of Auburn. In 25 appearances, the Georgia native is averaging 4.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks across 20.0 minutes per game, providing energy, rebounding and interior defense off the bench.
The Kings opened two spots on their 15-man roster when they sent out three players for one in the recent DeAndre Hunter trade, creating an opportunity to promote Cardwell. Although the big man had been active for only 31 games—well below the 50-game limit for two-way contracts—the front office opted to secure him early. General manager Scott Perry publicly praised the rookie’s impact at the start of the calendar year.
Following Cardwell’s promotion, Sacramento still has one open standard roster slot and one two-way vacancy.
Source: Hoops Rumors
