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 | May 1, 2023
Draymond Green says he ‘gained a lot of respect’ for the Sacramento Kings

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had plenty of positive things to say about the Sacramento Kings following Sunday's Game 7.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 30, 2023
The End: Kings’ season comes to a close as Warriors roll in Game 7

The Sacramento Kings' season came to a close on Sunday as Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors won Game 7 at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 29, 2023
Domantas Sabonis on his injured eye, thoughts on Sunday’s Game 7

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis spoke with the media following Saturday's practice as the team prepares for Sunday's Game 7.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 29, 2023
Preview: Kings & Warriors set for winner-take-all Game 7 in Sacramento

The best NBA Playoff series thus far will go seven games. What will the basketball gods have in store for us on Sunday?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 28, 2023
Staying Alive: Kings force Game 7 behind huge nights from Monk, Fox

Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox put the Sacramento Kings on their backs on Friday to force Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 28, 2023
Win or Go Home: Kings look to force Game 7 against Warriors

It's desperation time for the Sacramento Kings as they will face the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs on Friday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 27, 2023
Malik Monk & Harrison Barnes on how the Kings feel heading into Game 6

Kings guard Malik Monk and forward Harrison Barnes spoke to the media as Sacramento prepares for Game 6 against the Warriors.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 27, 2023
Sam Amick on how the Warriors have bounced back from an 0-2 deficit against the Kings

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to dive into this hard-fought series between the Kings and Warriors.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 27, 2023
De’Aaron Fox shares his disappointment in his second-half performance

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox spoke to the media after losing Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs to the Golden State Warriors.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 26, 2023
Splash Brothers help Warriors sink Kings in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead

The Sacramento Kings will need to win two-straight games against the Golden State Warriors if they want their 2022-23 season to continue.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 26, 2023
Domantas Sabonis shares confidence in De’Aaron Fox prior to Game 5

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis shared his confidence in De'Aaron Fox as the guard prepares to play through a finger injury.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 26, 2023
Kayte Christensen on how effective De’Aaron Fox can be in Game 5

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to preview Wednesday's Game 5 matchup against the Warriors & more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 26, 2023
Preview: Fox plans to play as Kings enter massive Game 5 at Golden 1 Center

The Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors in a crucial Game 5 matchup on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 25, 2023
Keegan Murray finishes fifth in Rookie of the Year voting

Sacramento Kings rookie forward Keegan Murray finished fifth in the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year voting process.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 25, 2023
Mike Brown on how the Kings will approach Game 5 with or without De’Aaron Fox

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media following Tuesday's practice to look ahead to Wednesday's Game 5 matchup at G1C.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 25, 2023
‘No if ands or buts’: De’Aaron Fox plans to play in Game 5

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (fractured finger) plans to play in Wednesday’s Game 5 at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 25, 2023
Game 4 of Kings vs. Warriors was most-watched 1st round NBA Playoff game in 20 years

Game 4 between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors was the most-watched NBA first-round playoff game since 2002.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2023
Sean Cunningham on De’Aaron Fox’s status for Game 5

Fox 40's Sean Cunningham joined Cattles & Ramie to discuss De'Aaron Fox's injury and contemplate the guard's status for Game 5.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2023
Barnes, Kings share thoughts on final possession of Game 4

Kings forward Harrison Barnes spoke about his game-winning attempt that rimmed out during Sunday's loss in Golden State.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2023
Report: De’Aaron Fox fractures finger, considered doubtful for Game 5

The Sacramento Kings were dealt a devastating blow on Monday as it was reported that De'Aaron Fox has a fractured index finger.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2023
Keegan Murray breaks out of slump, sets rookie franchise record in Game 4

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray broke out of his shooting slump during Sunday's loss against the Golden State Warriors.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 23, 2023
Kings drop 126-125 heartbreaker as Warriors tie series at 2-2

Sacramento and Golden State will play a massive Game 5 at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday after the Warriors tied the series at 2-2 on Sunday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 22, 2023
Keegan Murray: ‘I know that I can play a lot better than I have.’

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray spoke to the media on Saturday as he prepared for Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 22, 2023
Preview: Kings, Warriors meet in pivotal Game 4 at Chase Center

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will face off in a HUGE Game 4 matchup at Chase Center on Sunday afternoon.