Frankie Cartoscelli

Franklin 'Frankie' Cartoscelli is a Sactown Sports 1140's Sacramento Kings beat writer and a co-host of the Return of the Roar podcast. A native of Yuba City, Frankie grew up watching the early-2000's Kings teams, spending countless nights at ARCO Arena over the years before being hired by the franchise--fresh out of college--as an Events & Fan Experiences intern. After working four seasons with the Kings and two seasons with the Sacramento Republic FC's communications team, Frankie joined Sactown Sports 1140 and has been covering NBA basketball since the 2020-21 season. Outside of Frankie's love for Sacramento Kings basketball, he is a die-hard New York Yankees fan and an avid moviegoer.

Malik Monk finishes second in Sixth Man of the Year race

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finished second in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award voting behind Minnesota's Naz Reid.
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SF Giants place Blake Snell on IL due to left adductor strain

The San Francisco Giants have placed reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list due to a left adductor strain.
9 hours ago

Kayte Christensen on a season of learning for the Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason on Wednesday to recap a roller-coaster 2023-24 season.
10 hours ago

Sasha Vezenkov reflects on ‘weird’ first NBA season

Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov met with the media to discuss his first NBA season following a successful EuroLeague career.
11 hours ago

Kevin Huerter shares injury timetable, expectations for next season

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter shared an injury timetable and much more during Monday's end-of-season press conference.
1 day ago

Domantas Sabonis: Pitch to Malik Monk started in training camp

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis says his free-agent pitch to Malik Monk started during September's training camp.
1 day ago

Sacramento Kings hold 13th spot in NBA Draft Lottery

The Sacramento Kings secured a tiebreaker over the Warriors that put them in possession of the 13th-best odds to win the NBA Draft Lottery.
1 day ago

A’s closer Mason Miller wows with 100 mph showcase vs. Yankees

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller put the baseball world on notice with his electric save against the Yankees on Monday.
1 day ago

Struggling SF Giants open series against surging Mets

The San Francisco Giants will open up a three-game set against the red-hot New York Mets on Monday night at Oracle Park.
2 days ago

SF Giants manager Bob Melvin explains ejection: ‘It was strike 3.’

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin was ejected from Sunday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park.
2 days ago

End of the Line: Kings lose to Pelicans (again) to end season

The Sacramento Kings' 2023-24 season ended on Friday as the New Orleans Pelicans secured the 8th seed in the Western Conference.
5 days ago

SF Giants’ Logan Webb gives his prediction for Kings vs. Pelicans

SF Giants ace and Rocklin native Logan Webb believes the Sacramento Kings will win against the New Orleans Pelicans and claim the 8th seed.
5 days ago

Preview: Kings & Pelicans meet with NBA Playoff berth on the line

The Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans will meet on Friday night with a trip to the NBA Playoffs on the line.
6 days ago

Kings, Warriors deliver second-most watched Play-In game ever

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors broke viewership records during the 2023 NBA Playoffs. On Tuesday, they nearly did it again.
6 days ago

Sam Amick shares his NBA Sixth Man of the Year vote

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to share his vote for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, recap Kings vs. Warriors & more.
6 days ago

Davion Mitchell says Kings ‘need to get their get-back’ vs. Pelicans

After losing all five regular season matchups against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings hope the sixth time is the charm.
7 days ago

Kayte Christensen on how Keegan Murray has grown as a player

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to break down Keegan Murray's impressive showing against the Warriors.
7 days ago

Kings’ Keegan Murray on remaining aggressive against Warriors

Keegan Murray knocked down eight three-pointers during the Sacramento Kings' impressive Play-In win over the Golden State Warriors.
7 days ago

Sweet Revenge: Kings eliminate Warriors, advance in NBA Play-In

Nearly one year removed from last season's Game 7 loss, the Sacramento Kings have eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the postseason.
8 days ago

Stephen Curry expects Game 7 environment for Kings vs. Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry expects a Game 7 atmosphere at Golden 1 Center for Tuesday's winner-take-all Play-In game.
8 days ago

Preview: Kings seek redemption with season on line vs. Warriors

The Sacramento Kings hope to avenge last April's Game 7 loss when the Golden State Warriors arrive at Golden 1 Center for Tuesday's Play-In.
8 days ago

Trey Lyles emphasizes next man up approach for Kings vs. Warriors

Trey Lyles shared his thoughts on another Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors win-or-go-home postseason game.
9 days ago

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr share thoughts on Kings vs. Warriors

Draymond Green and Steve Kerr shared their thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' Play-In matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings.
9 days ago

Davion Mitchell thinks Kings ‘are ready’ for rematch vs. Warriors

Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell says he thinks his team is ready for a postseason rematch against the Golden State Warriors.
9 days ago