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 | Jan 5, 2023
Fox on loss to ATL: ‘We put them on the line too much down the stretch.’

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox spoke to the media following Wednesday night's loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 5, 2023
Is it possible for both Domantas Sabonis & De’Aaron Fox to make the NBA All-Star game?

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to discuss the NBA All-Star candidacies for Domantas Sabonis & De'Aaron Fox.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 4, 2023
Sacramento falls short in narrow 120-117 loss to Atlanta

The Sacramento Kings held a four-point lead with just over a minute left but couldn't hold on as Atlanta pulled out a three-point win at G1C.
NBA | Jan 4, 2023
Magic Number 20: Sacramento reaches 20th win in historic pace

The Sacramento Kings secured its 20th win of the season on Tuesday night, making this team the quickest to 20 wins in over 16 years.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 4, 2023
Kayte Christensen on Domantas Sabonis’ play & De’Aaron Fox’s closing effort vs Utah

Sacramento Kings TV broadcaster Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to break down the incredible play of Domantas Sabonis & De'Aaron Fox.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 3, 2023
Mr. Fourth Quarter: De’Aaron Fox scores 22 points in fourth, hits game-winner in Kings win

De'Aaron Fox did it again as the guard exploded for 22 points during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's narrow win over the Utah Jazz.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 3, 2023
Keegan Murray named Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Sacramento Kings rookie forward Keegan Murray has been named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for December.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 3, 2023
Preview: Kings, Jazz meet again following Friday’s thriller

The Sacramento Kings will meet the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City just a few days removed from Friday night's thrilling win at Golden 1 Center.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 3, 2023
Matt Barrows on which team San Francisco might want to avoid in the playoffs

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Jason Ross to break down the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Las Vegas Raiders and much more.
NFL | Jan 3, 2023
Salisbury on Damar Hamlin: ‘It was devastating to see.’

Former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury joined Jason Ross to discuss the scary situation that unfolded in Cincinnati on Monday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 1, 2023
Stagnant Kings offense proves costly during loss to Grizzlies

The Sacramento Kings' offense fell flat during a New Year's Day loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 30, 2022
Huerter’s late heroics lift Kings to epic 126-125 win over Jazz

The Cardiac Kings are back as Sacramento secured its second-straight one-point victory on Friday night--a 126-125 win over the Utah Jazz
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 30, 2022
Preview: Kings hope to end year, homestand on high-note vs Jazz

The Sacramento Kings will hope to snap an eight-game-head-to-head losing-streak against the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 30, 2022
Greg Papa expects Deebo Samuel & Elijah Mitchell to return for the playoffs

Greg Papa, voice of the 49ers, joined Jason Ross to preview Sunday's game between San Francisco and the Las Vegas Raiders.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 29, 2022
Return of the Roar Podcast: The Kings Strike Back

Domantas Sabonis returned from injury. Malik Monk exploded for 33 points. De'Aaron Fox is Mr. 4th Quarter. That & More on the latest ROTR.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 29, 2022
Davion Mitchell secures his first Defensive Player of the Game chain during win vs Denver

Kings guard Davion Mitchell shared his thoughts on securing the Defensive Player of the Game chain & much more following the win vs. Denver.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 29, 2022
Monk, Fox and Sabonis make Sacramento Kings history in win over Nuggets

Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis made Sacramento Kings history Wednesday night in the team's win over the Denver Nuggets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 29, 2022
Amick on Golden 1 Center: ‘It sounded like a legitimate playoff game.’

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to recap Wednesday night's thriller between the Kings & Nuggets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 29, 2022
Sabonis on win over Denver: ‘I knew that I had to come out and do my job.’

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis spoke to the media following a thrilling 127-126 win over the Denver Nuggets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 29, 2022
Sabonis, Kings erase late 19-point deficit to stun Nuggets

Domantas Sabonis returned to action in style as the center scored 31 points during a thrilling 127-126 Kings win over the Denver Nuggets.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 28, 2022
Domantas Sabonis listed as questionable vs Denver

On the heels of Tuesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, there is a possibility that Sacramento Kings center…
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 28, 2022
Kayte Christensen breaks down the Kings’ loss to Denver, discusses Sabonis’ injury & more

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to break down Tuesday's loss to Denver & much more
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 27, 2022
Nuggets erase 20-point deficit in win over shorthanded Kings

The Sacramento Kings held a 20-point lead during the first half, but the Denver Nuggets erased the deficit and claimed a 113-106 win at G1C.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 27, 2022
Kings head coach Mike Brown enters Health & Safety protocols

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown has entered into the NBA's Health & Safety protocols, per the team.