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

NBA | Mar 30, 2023
Clinch-mas: Kings celebrate end of drought with 40-point win over Blazers

Sacramento used a massive second half to lift themselves to a 120-80 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 29, 2023
It’s Over: Sacramento Kings end 16-season postseason drought, clinch Playoff berth

It's over. The Sacramento Kings have ended the 16-season playoff drought and are heading to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2006.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 29, 2023
188: Keegan Murray breaks NBA Rookie three-point record

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray has set a new NBA Rookie record for made three-point field goals after hitting his 188th triple.
NBA | Mar 29, 2023
Preview: Kings look to end 16-season postseason drought in Portland

The Sacramento Kings are (still) one win away from ending the 16-season playoff drought. Will they end it on Wednesday in Portland?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 28, 2023
Kevin Huerter says Kings are disappointed in failure to clinch at home

The Sacramento Kings missed out on an opportunity to end the 16-season playoff drought at home on Monday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 28, 2023
Mike Brown says the Kings need to play with more physicality

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media following Tuesday's practice and reflected on the loss to Minnesota.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2023
Not So Fast: Kings lose to T-Wolves, fail to clinch playoff spot

Sacramento's playoff drought will have to end another day, as the Kings fell short to the T-Wolves on Monday night at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2023
Preview: Kings look to end 16-season drought in front of packed G1C

The Sacramento Kings are one win away from ending a 16-year playoff drought as they enter Monday's game vs. Minnesota
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2023
Harrison Barnes, De’Aaron Fox know the city will be crazy when Kings clinch playoff berth

Harrison Barnes and De'Aaron Fox spoke about how crazy they expect the city to get once the Kings officially clinch a playoff berth.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 25, 2023
Sacramento moves within one win of ending 16-season playoff drought

The Sacramento Kings' Magic Number is down to one following Saturday's win over the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 25, 2023
Kings can clinch Playoff spot on Saturday–but they’ll need some help

The Sacramento Kings can clinch an NBA Playoff berth on Saturday. Here's how they can celebrate at Golden 1 Center this weekend.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2023
Kings use second-half adjustments to beat Suns, close in on clinch

Kevin Huerter scored 29 points during his return to game action as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2023
De’Aaron Fox says a playoff berth ‘will be big’ for the Kings fanbase

All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox spoke to the media on Friday and talked about what a playoff berth will mean for Kings fans & more
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2023
Preview: Kings look to snap two-game skid, close in on clinch vs. Suns

Sacramento will hope to pull itself within a game of clinching its first playoff appearance since 2006 during Friday's game against the Suns.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 24, 2023
Kevin Huerter on returning from injury & his goal to clinch a playoff spot at home

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter talked about his injury and shared his thoughts on when he might return to game action.
NBA | Mar 23, 2023
Kevin Huerter nearing a return after fully participating in practice

Kings guard Kevin Huerter is nearing a return to game action after fully participating in Thursday's practice.
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.