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 13, 2023
Preview: Kings hope to beat Bucks for first time since 2016

The Sacramento Kings will hope to snap a 13-game head-to-head losing streak against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 13, 2023
De’Aaron Fox says his goal ‘is to win a championship’ with the Kings

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox met with the media on Monday morning before facing the Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center.
NBA | Mar 11, 2023
History: Kings secure 40th win for first time since 2005-06 season

For the first time in 16 years, the Sacramento Kings have won 40 games following Saturday's win over the Phoenix Suns.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 11, 2023
Preview: Fox, Kings hope to increase gap between Suns in standings

Saturday night's matchup between the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns is a big one for many reasons as we approach the playoffs.
NBA | Mar 10, 2023
Barnes, Sabonis agree with coach Brown’s comments after Thursday’s win

Harrison Barnes and Domantas Sabonis shared their thoughts on Mike Brown’s postgame comments following Thursday's win over the Knicks
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 9, 2023
Fox, Sabonis lead Kings to win over Knicks in front of national audience

The Sacramento Kings got another clutch performance from De'Aaron Fox during Thursday's 122-117 win over the New York Knicks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 9, 2023
Preview: Kings, Knicks set to square off in front of national TNT audience

Sacramento's road to the postseason will continue on Thursday when the Kings face the New York Knicks on TNT.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 9, 2023
Huerter: ‘We know where we are… We can’t relax. Job is still not finished.’

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter sat down with Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to talk about the team's push for the playoffs & more.
NBA | Mar 9, 2023
Sam Amick on the current state of the Western Conference

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to look around the Western Conference as the playoffs approach.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2023
Mike Brown says ‘there is still a lot of basketball left’ after jump to 2nd in West

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media on Wednesday as the team prepares to face the New York Knicks on Thursday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2023
Keegan Murray says he’s focused on the Kings, not other teams in West

Sacramento Kings rookie Keegan Murray spoke to the media on Wednesday to share his thoughts on Thursday's matchup against the Knicks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2023
De’Aaron Fox says he expects to play against New York Knicks

De'Aaron Fox is set to return on Thursday night when the Sacramento Kings face the New York Knicks at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2023
Kenny Thomas says he is already thinking about Golden 1 Center’s playoff debut

Former Sacramento Kings forward and current TV analyst Kenny Thomas joined Dave and Jason to talk all things Kings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2023
Kayte Christensen on the Kings: ‘I think that this team is legit.’

The Sacramento Kings are a top-two seed in the West, and Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to talk all about it.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2023
Laying out the Sacramento Kings’ path to the NBA Playoffs

What challenges await the Sacramento Kings as they inch closer to securing an NBA Playoff berth? Let's take a look.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2023
Brian Mahoney thinks ‘it will be tough’ for opposing teams to play at G1C in the playoffs

The Associated Press' NBA writer Brian Mahoney joined Cattles & Ramie on Tuesday to talk Kings and all things NBA.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2023
After tough February, Kevin Huerter is enjoying March thus far

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter has turned the page on a rough month of February with back-to-back 25+ point efforts in March.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 7, 2023
Trey Lyles says the Kings ‘aren’t satisfied’ as they close in on 2nd seed

Kings forward Trey Lyles says that Sacramento isn't satisfied with its current place in the Western Conference standings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 6, 2023
Big 3rd quarter acts as difference in Kings’ win over Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings used a big third quarter to lift themselves over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 6, 2023
Harrison Barnes says the Kings need to be focused ‘every single night’

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes spoke to the media before facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 6, 2023
Preview: Sacramento looks to get back on track against struggling Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings will be back in action on Monday night when they face a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans team at Golden 1 Center.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 4, 2023
Edwards, T-Wolves snap Sacramento’s five-game winning streak

The Sacramento Kings saw its six-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 3, 2023
Closing Time: Fox, Sabonis come up big in Kings’ fifth-straight win

De'Aaron Fox scored 33 points, Domantas Sabonis knocked down game-sealing free-throws, and the Sacramento Kings won their 5th-straight game.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 3, 2023
Kyle Draper thinks the Kings’ offense can hold its own against anybody

Kings broadcaster Kyle Draper joined Dave and Jason to talk about what he has seen from Sacramento as they chase the playoffs.