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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 11, 2024
Kings fall to Pelicans, get locked into Play-In Tournament

After losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, the Sacramento Kings are locked into an NBA Play-In Tournament spot.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 11, 2024
NBA Two Minute Report admits mistakes in Kings vs. Thunder

The NBA Two Minute Report has come back to bite the Sacramento Kings once again, this time in Tuesday's loss to the OKC Thunder.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 11, 2024
Preview: Looking to remain in playoff mix, Kings face Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings must defeat the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday to stay in the NBA Playoff race. If not, the Play-In awaits.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 11, 2024
Amick: Malik Monk-less Kings are searching for an identity

Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to explain why the Malik Monk-less Sacramento Kings have struggled down the season's final stretch.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 10, 2024
Do the Sacramento Kings rely on three-point shooting too much?

The Sacramento Kings attempted 58 three-pointers during Tuesday's loss in OKC (most in franchise history). Should they change their approach?
NEWS | Apr 10, 2024
Who should golf fans keep an eye on during the 2024 Masters?

The Masters Tournament will get underway on Thursday morning in Augusta, Georgia. Which golfers should fans keep an eye on this week?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2024
Thunder-struck: Kings surrender 20-point lead in loss to OKC

The Sacramento Kings watched another 20-point lead slip through their fingers on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 9, 2024
SF Giants dealing with sluggish offense to begin season

Eleven games into the 2024 regular season, there are already concerns regarding the San Francisco Giants' offense.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2024
Preview: Kings begin critical final week with showdown vs. Thunder

The Sacramento Kings will open up the final week of the regular season against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the the Oklahoma City Thunder.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2024
Kings keep pace in West postseason race with blowout win over Nets

As we enter the final week of the regular season, the Sacramento Kings secured a bounce-back win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 5, 2024
Preview: Kings to face dominant Celtics at unideal time

The Sacramento Kings will play the second night of a back-to-back against the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 5, 2024
Giants set for home-opening series vs. Padres at Oracle Park

The San Francisco Giants will play its home opener against the San Diego Padres as they open up a six-game homestand.
MLB | Apr 5, 2024
Former MLB executive gives insight on Oakland-to-Sacramento move

Former Miami Marlins president David Samson joined Dave & Jason to peel back the curtain on the Oakland Athletics' move to Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2024
Kings let 21-point lead slip away as Knicks complete comeback

The Sacramento Kings jumped out to an early lead, but the New York Knicks did enough to come back and secure the win on Thursday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2024
Preview: Kings look to beat Knicks at MSG for first time since 2019

The Sacramento Kings will look to pick up a third-straight win on Thursday night when they face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
NBA | Apr 4, 2024
Sam Amick on the NBA Playoff races, A’s move to Sacramento

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to dive into the NBA Playoff races & the Oakland A's move to Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2024
Kings defeat Clippers, inch closer to top-six in West playoff race

The Sacramento Kings pulled within one game of a top-six spot in the West standings after beating the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2024
Preview: Kings, Clippers meet with postseason positioning at stake

The Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers will meet on Tuesday night as both teams look to improve their standing in the West standings.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 2, 2024
Blake Snell to make SF Giants debut on April 8th vs. Nationals

Reigning Cy Young award winner Blake Snell will make his San Francisco Giants debut on Monday, April 8th, vs. the Nationals at Oracle Park.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 1, 2024
Sacramento Kings enter final stretch seeking new opportunities

On the heels of injuries to Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, the Sacramento Kings will enter the final stretch seeking new contributors.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 1, 2024
Preview: Giants, Dodgers meet for the first time in 2024

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will begin a three-game series on Monday night in Southern California.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 1, 2024
Western Conference Standings: Kings in 7th ahead of big week

As the NBA regular season enters its final month, the Sacramento Kings are hoping to improve its position in the Western Conference standings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2024
Murray, Barnes lead Kings to blowout win over Jazz

The Sacramento Kings secured a much-needed bounce-back win on Sunday afternoon as they handily defeated the Utah Jazz.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 29, 2024
Kings blow fourth quarter lead, drop costly game to Mavericks

The Sacramento Kings suffered another costly loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday as they inch closer to Play-In territory.