The story of the Sacramento Kings' preseason was, in part, about their standout rookies. One of them was Dylan Cardwell, who took the court against the Los Angeles Lakers to put on another show. While he had an ok stat line, it was his energy and attitude that caught people's attention.
During the 2025 NBA Draft, the Kings had a couple of solid picks, selecting Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud. Both players did well in the preseason, particularly Clifford, who stood out enough that he started the season opener in Phoenix.
The Kings also signed the undrafted Dylan Cardwell in the offseason, a young center with big potential.