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 10, 2023
Looking back at this season’s previous Kings vs. Warriors matchups

The Sacramento Kings went 1-3 against the Warriors this season, but there is more to the story outside of the head-to-head record.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2023
Sacramento ends regular season with loss in Denver, shifts attention to playoffs

The Kings dropped the final game of the regular season to the Denver Nuggets, and they will now focus on the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 9, 2023
The Stage Is Set: Kings to face Warriors in 1st round of NBA Playoffs

It's happening. The Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2023
Shorthanded Kings lock up 3rd seed in Playoffs, lose to Warriors

The shorthanded Sacramento Kings dropped Friday's game to a Golden State Warriors team that was playing for Playoff position.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2023
Kings to hold out three starters on Friday vs. Warriors

The Sacramento Kings will hold most of its starting lineup and key bench players out of Friday's game vs. Golden State.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2023
Kevin Huerter says the Kings are ‘as confident as ever’ heading into the playoffs

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk NBA Playoffs and much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2023
Preview: Kings, Warriors set for potential First-Round preview at G1C

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will meet on Friday night in a game that could act as an NBA Playoff preview.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 5, 2023
Irving torches Kings in 4th as Mavericks stay alive in Play-In race

Kyrie Irving put Dallas on his back in the fourth quarter as the Mavs stayed alive in the Play-In race after beating the Sacramento Kings Wednesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 5, 2023
Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter make Sacramento Kings franchise history

Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter have become the first set of teammates in Kings' franchise history to finish a season with 200 or more made three-point field goals.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 5, 2023
Kayte Christensen on Sacramento’s Pacific Division title, potential 1st-round matchups & more

Sacramento Kings broadcaster Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk NBA first-round matchups & more!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2023
Sabonis’ triple-double leads Kings to bounce-back win over Pelicans, Pacific Division title

The Sacramento Kings used big nights from Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray to defeat the Pelicans in New Orleans.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2023
Sacramento Kings secure first Pacific Division title since 2003

The Sacramento Kings have snapped another drought after winning its first Pacific Division title since 2003.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2023
Preview: Kings look to secure Pacific Division title in New Orleans

The Sacramento Kings hope to bounce back from Sunday's ugly loss against the Spurs when they face the Pelicans in New Orleans on Tuesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2023
Mark Daigneault says his Coach of the Year vote went to Mike Brown

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his vote for the 2022-23 NBA Coach of the Year Award.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2023
Harrison Barnes named as finalist for NBA Sportsmanship Award

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has been named as one of six finalists for the NBA Sportsmanship Award.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2023
Kevin Huerter joins exclusive list of Sacramento Kings sharpshooters

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter has joined an exclusive club that includes some notable former players that you might recognize.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2023
Kings yield 142 points to 19-win Spurs team in OT loss

The Sacramento Kings suffered its most disappointing loss of the season on Sunday as they lost in OT to the San Antonio Spurs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2023
Four Kings score 20 points during blowout win in Portland

If your attention gets removed from a Sacramento Kings game, you might leave a close game and return…
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2023
Keegan Murray on ending the playoff drought, breaking the rookie 3PT record & more

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk about the playoff clinch and much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2023
Harrison Barnes says his goal for the Kings is a 50-win season

Barnes sat down with Dave and Jason to share his thoughts on the end of the 16-season playoff drought and much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2023
Preview: Playoff-bound Kings hope to close in on 2nd-seed with win in Portland

The Sacramento Kings have clinched a top-four playoff spot, but the second seed is still in play with six games to go.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2023
Kevin Huerter says it ‘never gets old’ hearing Light the Beam chants on the road

Red Velvet sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk about the end of the Kings' 16-season playoff drought and much more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 30, 2023
Harrison Barnes & Malik Monk give their reactions to making the playoffs

The Sacramento Kings are going to the NBA Playoffs! Hear from Harrison Barnes and Malik Monk as the guys celebrate the end of the drought.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 30, 2023
De’Aaron Fox says it ‘feels great’ to snap 16-season playoff drought

For the first time in his NBA career, De'Aaron Fox is heading to the NBA Playoffs as the Kings have snapped the 16-season postseason drought.