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

NBA | Jul 11, 2022
NBA Summer League: How Are The Top-5 Picks Performing?

Let's take a look at what some of the biggest names in Las Vegas have been up to during the NBA's first week of Summer League action
NBA | Jul 10, 2022
Kings Bounce Back From Sudden-Death Loss With Win Over Pacers

Thanks to a big fourth quarter from Keegan Murray, the Sacramento Kings picked up a much-needed win on Sunday afternoon
NBA | Jul 9, 2022
Report: Matthew Dellavedova To Work Out For Sacramento Kings

Dellavedova, 31, last played in the NBA during the 2020-21 season with the Cavaliers
NBA | Jul 9, 2022
Sudden Death: Murray, Kings Drop Summer League Thriller To Banchero, Magic

Sudden death in the Las Vegas Summer League opener? Yeah. It was that kind of day at the Thomas & Mack Center.
NBA | Jul 8, 2022
Kevin Huerter & Malik Monk Introductory Press Conference Quotes & Takeaways

Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair introduced the newest members of the team--guards Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk--on…
NBA | Jul 8, 2022
NBA Summer League Preview: Sacramento Kings vs Orlando Magic

The time has come for the Sacramento Kings to defend its NBA Summer League crown. On the heels…
NBA | Jul 7, 2022
Sasha Vezenkov Calls Off Meeting With Kings, Will Wait In Europe For Offer

According to Christos Tsaltas of Sports DNA, the Kings are set to meet with Bulgarian forward Sasha Vezenkov in Las Vegas this weekend as the sides will discuss a possible contract that could bring the 26-year-old to the NBA this fall.
NBA | Jul 7, 2022
Sacramento Kings 2022 Summer League Roster & Schedule

The Sacramento Kings have announced their roster for the 2022 NBA Summer League, highlighted by lottery selection Keegan Murray.
SHOWS | Jul 7, 2022
The Athletic’s Sam Amick discusses the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving Saga

Amick joined the show to talk about the upcoming NBA Draft, preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals & much more
NBA | Jul 6, 2022
Sacramento Kings Sign Guard Malik Monk

De'Aaron Fox has been reunited with his college backcourt running mate as the Kings have agreed to a multi-year deal with Malik Monk
NBA | Jul 6, 2022
Sacramento Kings Acquire Kevin Huerter From Atlanta Hawks

The Sacramento Kings have acquired guard Kevin Huerter from the Atlanta Hawks in return for guard Justin Holiday, forward Moe Harkless and a future first-round pick, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA | Jul 6, 2022
Takeaways & Observations From Sacramento’s California Classic Sweep

Three games, three takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' three-game sweep of the 2022 California Classic at Chase Center in San Francisco
NBA | Jul 5, 2022
Kings Complete Sweep Of California Classic Behind 24-Point Showing From Keegan Murray

Murray's big game would be enough to lead the Sacramento Kings to an unofficial California Classic title game win on Tuesday afternoon
NBA | Jul 2, 2022
Murray Shines In Summer League Debut As Kings Roll Over Warriors

Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings started off Summer League on a high-note during Saturday night's win over the Golden State Warriors
NBA | Jul 2, 2022
Sacramento Kings To Hire Leandro Barbosa As Assistant Coach

Kings head coach Mike Brown will be adding Golden State Warriors player development coach Leandro Barbosa to his coaching staff
NBA | Jul 1, 2022
2022 Free Agency: Sacramento Kings Rumors & Updates

The NBA offseason is about to enter its busiest stage as the Free Agency negotiation period is set…
NBA | Jul 1, 2022
Return of the Roar Podcast: Three-Point Shooters On Three-Point Shooters

On the latest edition of the Return of the Roar podcast, Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins break down Kings GM Monte McNair's moves to bring in guards Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, weigh the decision to let DiVincenzo walk in free agency, lay out the current state of the roster and much more.
NBA | Jul 1, 2022
Kings Add Monk, Lose Jones, Trade For Huerter During First 24 Hours Of Free Agency

Not even 24 hours into free agency, the Kings have a new-look roster--Although there is still plenty of work still to be done.
NBA | Jul 1, 2022
Fox 40’s Sean Cunningham Breaks Down The Malik Monk Signing On The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross

Malik Monk is a Sacramento King. Fox 40's Sean Cunningham joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross…
NBA | Jun 30, 2022
The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson Joins Cattles & Ramie To Talk NBA Free Agency & More

Anderson joined the show to discuss the process of learning about Monk's agreement, discuss what the move means for the Kings, and much more
NBA | Jun 30, 2022
Report: ‘Mutual Interest’ Between Kings, Malik Monk

On the heels of the Sacramento Kings' decision to let guard Donte DiVincenzo enter unrestricted free agency, Jake…
NBA | Jun 29, 2022
Sacramento Kings Exercise Option On Chimezie Metu For 2022-23 Season

The Kings have picked up the forward's option for the 2022-23 season.
NBA | Jun 29, 2022
Sacramento Kings Will Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Donte DiVincenzo

According to James Ham of The Kings Beat, the Sacramento Kings will not extend a qualifying offer to…
NBA | Jun 29, 2022
Sasha Vezenkov Believes Kings ‘Might Make An Offer’ To Bring Him Over To NBA This Summer

Could the Sacramento Kings bring Sasha Vezenkov over for the 2022-23 season? The forward seems optimistic.