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 | Nov 1, 2023
Klay Thompson, Warriors sink Kings in heart-breaking fashion

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors delivered a heartbreaking blow to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 1, 2023
Sacramento Kings acquire center Filip Petrusev from LA Clippers

The Sacramento Kings have acquired center Filip Petrusev and cash from the LA Clippers per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 1, 2023
Mike Bibby says this Kings group reminds him of early 2000s teams

Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby says this current group reminds him of the early 2000s teams that went deep into the NBA playoffs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 1, 2023
Preview: It’s Kings vs. Warriors. Again.

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors for the 11th time since the final week of last regular season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 31, 2023
How will the Sacramento Kings weather De’Aaron Fox’s absence?

Frankie Cartoscelli & Brenden Nunes laid out what the Sacramento Kings' rotation could look like with De'Aaron Fox sidelined.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 31, 2023
Mike Bibby joins Sacramento Kings TV broadcast team

Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is back in the 916 as the guard will join the team's broadcast crew at NBC Sports California.
NFL | Oct 31, 2023
Salisbury: It’s time for the Raiders to make a change at QB

Is it time for the Las Vegas Raiders to bench starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo? Former NFL QB Sean Salisbury says it is.
NBA | Oct 30, 2023
Kendrick Perkins says he has to get to a Sacramento Kings game

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joined The Drive Guys to discuss the Sacramento Kings' start to the season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 30, 2023
Following rough start, Kevin Huerter comes through in big moment

After starting the regular season one-of-ten from deep, Kevin Huerter came through when the Sacramento Kings needed him most on Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 30, 2023
Report: De’Aaron Fox avoids significant injury but will miss time

According to The Athletic, Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox avoided severe injury but will miss some time due to an ankle sprain.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 30, 2023
Will the 49ers make moves during the NFL trade deadline?

The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday. Will the San Francisco 49ers make some moves amid a three-game losing streak?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 29, 2023
Fox, Monk deliver late to lead Kings past Lakers in OT thriller

De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk carried the Sacramento Kings to a thrilling OT win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
NBA | Oct 29, 2023
Preview: Kings, Lakers set to clash for first time this season

The Sacramento Kings will look to bounce back on Sunday afternoon when they meet LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 27, 2023
Curry continues to break down Kings defense during Warriors’ win

Stephen Curry continued to punish Sacramento's defense during Golden State's narrow win over the Kings on Friday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 27, 2023
Preview: Kings to battle Warriors in home opener at G1C

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will meet once again at Golden 1 Center in front of a national audience on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Oct 27, 2023
Papa: There is still ‘a chance’ that Brock Purdy plays on Sunday

Greg Papa, radio voice of the San Francisco 49ers, says there is still "a chance" that Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol by Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 26, 2023
Trey Lyles (calf) ruled out for Kings vs. Warriors

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to calf soreness.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 26, 2023
Mike Brown gives his thoughts on how the Kings played in Utah

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media on Thursday about how his team performed in its season-opening win in Utah.
NBA | Oct 26, 2023
Sam Amick on how Mike Brown is driving the Kings to be great

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to discuss how Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown is aiming for greatness in 2023-24.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 25, 2023
The Beam Is Back: Kings thump Jazz in season-opener

The Sacramento Kings set a franchise record for made triples in a season-opener during their blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 25, 2023
Charles Barkley says the Kings are better than the Warriors

According to NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, the Sacramento Kings will be better than the Golden State Warriors this season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 25, 2023
Preview: Kings open up 2023-24 regular season vs. Jazz

The Sacramento Kings are back in action as the 'Beam Team' will open the 2023-24 regular season against the Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Oct 24, 2023
Return of the Roar: Sacramento Kings over/under predictions

The Return of the Roar podcast is back with an episode highlighting over-under predictions on several Sacramento Kings-related topics.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Oct 24, 2023
Report: Bob Melvin set to return to the Bay Area as Giants manager

After a swift interview process, the San Francisco Giants are reportedly set to name Bob Melvin as the team's next manager.