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 23, 2023
Mike Brown says a playoff clinch will be ‘a big moment’ for Kings fans

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media following Thursday's practice as the team prepares to face the Suns on Friday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 23, 2023
Harrison Barnes on the differences between regular season and postseason play

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes spoke to the media following Thursday's practice at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 23, 2023
Davion Mitchell on being a part of the Sacramento Kings’ leadership council

Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell spoke to the media following Thursday's practice session at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 23, 2023
Kings close in on Playoff berth as Western Conference chaos unfolds

Magic Number 4: The Sacramento Kings are closing in on clinching its first playoff appearance since the 2005-06 season.
NBA | Mar 23, 2023
Sam Amick on the race for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the race for the NBA MVP award.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 21, 2023
Turnovers prove costly in Sacramento’s loss to Celtics

The Sacramento Kings turned the ball over 14 times and allowed 11 offensive rebounds during Tuesday's loss to the Boston Celtics.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 21, 2023
Preview: Kings open up four-game home stand against Celtics as clinch day nears

Sacramento will have an opportunity to end a 16-year playoff drought during a four-game home-stand that begins on Tuesday vs. Boston.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 20, 2023
Brutal first quarter ices Sacramento in loss to Utah

The Sacramento Kings were outscored 40-19 during the first quarter of Monday night's loss in Salt Lake City.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 20, 2023
Back-to-Back: Domantas Sabonis named Western Conference Player of the Week

Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for the third time this season.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 20, 2023
Preview: Kings hope to secure 4-0 road trip with win over Jazz

The Sacramento Kings will end a four-game road trip on Monday night when they face the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 18, 2023
Kings claim seventh-straight road win, close in on top spot in West

The Sacramento Kings won its seventh-straight road game on Saturday night as they inched closer to the top spot in the Western Conference.
NBA | Mar 17, 2023
Sabonis passes Thorpe for most rebounds in a single season during the Sacramento era

Domantas Sabonis made history Thursday surpassing Otis Thorpe (1987-88) for the most rebounds in a single season during the Sacramento era.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 17, 2023
Kings get good news on Kevin Huerter’s hamstring injury

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is considered day-to-day after an MRI on his hamstring came back clean.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 16, 2023
Streak Broken: Kings clinch first winning season since 2005-06

For the first time since 2006, the Sacramento Kings will end a season with a winning record following Thursday's win in Brooklyn.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 16, 2023
Preview: Sabonis, Kings set to clash with Bridges, new-look Nets

The Sacramento Kings will look to continue its road trip with another win when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 16, 2023
Sam Amick says the Kings ‘have something going right now’

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to talk about the Sacramento Kings' impressive play, talk NBA awards & more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 15, 2023
Fox delivers (again) in the 4th to help Kings stun Bulls

De'Aaron Fox was at it again on Wednesday night as the All-Star guard scored 15 of his 32 points during the 4th quarter of a 117-114 win.
NBA | Mar 15, 2023
Preview: Kings to begin final lengthy road-trip of season in Chicago

The Sacramento Kings will begin its final extended road trip of the season on Wednesday night when they face the Chicago Bulls.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 15, 2023
Trey Lyles suspended one game for role in Kings-Bucks scuffle

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles has been suspended one game without pay for his role in Monday's altercation with the Milwaukee Bucks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 15, 2023
Kevin Huerter on Lyles/Lopez scuffle: ‘Maybe it was something our team needed.’

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter shared his thoughts on Monday night's altercation between Trey Lyles & Brook Lopez.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 15, 2023
Kayte Christensen says expectations for the Kings “should be a little higher’

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to talk all things Kings as the team begins a four-game road trip
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 14, 2023
Domantas Sabonis sets Sacramento-era single-season double-doubles record

The three-time All-Star broke DeMarcus Cousins' single-season record of 53 double-doubles during Monday's game against the Bucks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 14, 2023
Brown, Kings share thoughts on Trey Lyles-Brook Lopez altercation

Members of the Sacramento Kings sounded off following the chaotic ending of Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 13, 2023
Giannis’ big night lifts Bucks over Kings as tempers flare late

Tempers flared at the end of Monday's matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center.