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 | Mar 6, 2024
Broadcaster says Kings ‘aren’t a great matchup’ for Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster John Ireland joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to preview a matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Mar 5, 2024
Oakland Athletics release updated Las Vegas stadium renderings

On Tuesday afternoon, the Oakland Athletics released updated renderings of their planned stadium in Las Vegas.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 5, 2024
Domantas Sabonis says there’s ‘no time’ for Kings to dwell on loss

Sacramento center Domantas Sabonis said the Kings need to turn the page following Monday's loss to the Chicago Bulls.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 5, 2024
Western Conference Standings Update: Kings slip to 7th

The Sacramento Kings fell to the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings following Monday's stunning loss to Chicago.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 4, 2024
Kings suffer epic fourth quarter collapse in loss to Bulls

De'Aaron Fox returned from a two-game absence, but the Sacramento Kings blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 4, 2024
Projecting the San Francisco Giants 2024 Opening Day roster

With San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi declaring the offseason over, let's dive into the potential Opening Day roster.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 4, 2024
Preview: Kings open home-heavy stretch of schedule vs. Bulls

The Sacramento Kings will play 15 of their final 23 games at Golden 1 Center, starting with Monday's matchup vs. the Chicago Bulls.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 1, 2024
San Francisco Giants sign Matt Chapman to three-year deal

The San Francisco Giants have signed All-Star and Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman to a three-year, $52 million contract.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 1, 2024
Malik Monk, Kings outlast Timberwolves in OT thriller

Malik Monk scored 35 of his 39 points during the second half of the Sacramento Kings' OT win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 1, 2024
Preview: Kings look to end two-game skid vs. Timberwolves

The Sacramento Kings hope to end a two-game losing streak on Friday night when they face the top-seed Minnesota Timberwolves.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 1, 2024
Alan Horton on parallels between the Timberwolves & Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves broadcaster Alan Horton joined Jason Ross to preview Friday's matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 29, 2024
Sam Amick says the Sacramento Kings ‘aren’t scaring anybody’

Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to discuss why he thinks the Sacramento Kings won't be intimidating any teams down the final stretch.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 28, 2024
Nuggets erase early deficit to rout Fox-less Kings

The De'Aaron Fox-less Sacramento Kings held a big lead early, but the Denver Nuggets flipped the script to end the game on Wednesday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 28, 2024
Kayte Christensen on the Sacramento Kings’ handling of adversity

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to preview Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 28, 2024
Preview: Kings seek first 4-0 season sweep of Nuggets since 2003

The Sacramento Kings will look to complete a four-game season series sweep of the Denver Nuggets when the teams meet on Wednesday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 27, 2024
Western Conference Standings Update: Kings fall from top six

The Sacramento Kings are one of six teams chasing two NBA Playoff spots in the Western Conference standings.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 27, 2024
MLB insider says the SF Giants are the best fit for Matt Chapman

MLB Network's Jon Morosi says that the San Francisco Giants are the best fit for free agent third baseman Matt Chapman.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 27, 2024
Jung Hoo Lee to make SF Giants Spring Training debut on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will take the field on Tuesday in Arizona for his Spring Training debut vs. Seattle.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 26, 2024
Depleted Heat torch Kings, drop Sacramento to 7th in West

On a night that they were without several starters, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 26, 2024
Report: SF Giants a finalist for free agent Kiké Hernández

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the San Francisco Giants are one of four finalists for free-agent utility man Kiké Hernández.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 26, 2024
Preview: Kings look to push win streak to four vs. shorthanded Heat

The Sacramento Kings will seek their fourth straight win on Monday night when they face a depleted Miami Heat team at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 25, 2024
Fox & Sabonis shine as Kings pick up big win over Clippers

De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis carried the Sacramento Kings to a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 23, 2024
SF Giants shut down Winn, show interest in Jordan Montgomery

The San Francisco Giants have shut down right-hander Keaton Winn, while MLB Network reports they are interested in Jordan Montgomery.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Feb 22, 2024
Fox comes up big in the 4th as Kings hold on to beat Spurs

De'Aaron Fox came up clutch on both ends of the floor in the fourth as the Sacramento Kings defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.