Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

Frankie Cartoscelli

Author Name: Franklin Cartoscelli Bio: Franklin 'Frankie' Cartoscelli is Sactown Sports 1140's Lead Editor, Sacramento Kings beat writer and co-host of the Return of the Roar podcast. Professional Background: Worked in professional sports since 2017, including stops with the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC. Career Milestones: Covering Kings basketball, Major League Baseball, NBA Summer League, NBA All-Star Games, and the NBA Playoffs. Areas of Expertise: On-air contributions, long and short-form stories for the website, reporting stories and breaking news, running social media for Sactown Sports 1140. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-cartoscelli-175063158 Twitter/X: @FCartoscelli3

NBA | 47 minutes ago
ESPN projects Sacramento Kings to finish last in Western Conference

ESPN projects the Sacramento Kings to finish 19-63 in 2026-27. Could the prediction become bulletin-board material for a healthier roster?v
NBA | 6 hours ago
Sacramento Kings to honor Rick Adelman with jersey band during 2026-27 season

The Sacramento Kings will honor Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman with a commemorative black jersey band throughout the 2026-27 NBA season.
NBA | 9 hours ago
Keegan Murray still has a key role to play in Kings’ rebuild

Keegan Murray enters the first season of his new Kings contract with different expectations amid his shooting regression and defensive rise.
NFL | 9 hours ago
Kenny Caraway: The 49ers are true Super Bowl contenders

Kenny Caraway believes the 49ers are true Super Bowl contenders while highlighting De’Zhaun Stribling, Osa Odighizuwa & secondary concerns.
NCAA | 9 hours ago
“We’re Here to Win the MAC”: Alonzo Carter’s Vision for Sacramento State Football

Alonzo Carter explains his vision for Sacramento State football, from “process over outcome” to a fast, violent and physical identity in the MAC.
NFL | 10 hours ago
Kubiak: 49ers’ Offense getting boost from McCaffrey, Kittle returns

Klay Kubiak discusses the 49ers’ young RBs, left guard competition and returns of Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle ahead of Week 1.
NFL | 10 hours ago
49ers sign TE Khalil Dinkins to 3-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed tight end Khalil Dinkins to a three-year deal while waiving injured defensive lineman Xavier Thomas.
NFL | 10 hours ago
Raheem Morris praises 49ers’ defensive bounce-back vs. Chargers

Raheem Morris praised the 49ers’ defensive bounce-back against the Chargers while highlighting several young players making strong impressions.
UNCATEGORIZED | 10 hours ago
Position Preview: Defensive Leaders Return for UC Davis

Following a 2025 season that included another deep FCS postseason run, the UC Davis defense enters 2026 with established leaders returning.
NFL | Aug 21, 2026
George Kittle gets encouraging news after visit with surgeon

George Kittle's Achilles recovery is ahead of schedule, giving the 49ers tight end a legitimate chance to play in Week 1 against the Rams.
NBA | Aug 20, 2026
Zach LaVine has a chance to rebuild his value in Sacramento

Zach LaVine's efficiency could determine how much trade value the Kings can recoup for the veteran guard before the NBA trade deadline.
NBA | Aug 20, 2026
Report: Kings bringing veteran PGs in for workouts

The Sacramento Kings will work out two veteran guards as Sacramento explores experienced backcourt options behind rookie starter Darius Acuff Jr
NBA | Aug 19, 2026
Potential 2027 NBA Free Agent Targets for the Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings could have $70M+ in 2027 cap space. RJ Barrett, Jalen Duren & other free-agent targets could reshape the Beam Team.
NCAA | Aug 19, 2026
Position Preview: Inside the 2026 Aggie Offense

The UC Davis offense enters 2026 with familiar playmakers, significant production and an important opportunity to establish its next identity.
NBA | Aug 19, 2026
Maxime Raynaud’s 3-Point shooting could be his ‘golden ticket’ with Kings

Maxime Raynaud faces a tougher path to minutes with Domantas Sabonis healthy, but his 3-point shooting could keep him on the Kings’ floor.
NFL | Aug 18, 2026
49ers QB Brock Purdy wants more from offense ahead of Chargers preseason matchup

Brock Purdy admitted the 49ers offense had “not our best day” in practice while praising Kaelon Black & Osa Odighizuwa ahead of Thursday.
NFL | Aug 18, 2026
Kyle Shanahan downplays Christian McCaffrey’s absence from practice

Kyle Shanahan provided an encouraging Christian McCaffrey injury update, saying the RB is dealing with “some tightness” & could play if needed.
WNBA | Aug 18, 2026
San Francisco to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game

The Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Tuesday.
NBA | Aug 18, 2026
Would Jordan Poole make sense for the Sacramento Kings?

A fake report linked Jordan Poole to the Sacramento Kings, but The Drive Guys debated whether the talented guard could actually fit in Sacramento.
NBA | Aug 18, 2026
Why Russell Westbrook decided to walk away from the Kings

Russell Westbrook chose retirement over a reduced Kings role behind Darius Acuff Jr. after proving he could still produce and start in Sacramento.
NFL | Aug 18, 2026
49ers re-sign DL Evan Anderson to one-year deal

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back a familiar face along the defensive line, re-signing Evan Anderson to a one-year deal.
NBA | Aug 18, 2026
Zach LaVine ranked among top 100 players on NBA 2K27

Zach LaVine received an 82 overall rating in NBA 2K27. See where the Kings guard ranks after an injury-shortened 2025-26 season.
NBA | Aug 18, 2026
Domantas Sabonis’ NBA 2K27 rating places him just ahead of former teammate

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis has landed inside the top 60 players in NBA 2K27, coming in at No. 55 overall with an 85 rating.
NCAA | Aug 18, 2026
UC Davis Football Ranked Sixth In AFCA FCS Top 25

UC Davis football lands No. 6 in the AFCA Preseason FCS Coaches Poll, marking the second preseason poll with the Aggies ranked sixth.