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 | Feb 12, 2020
Doncic, Mavericks Steamroll Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic made his return on Wednesday night, and showed the world that he's ready for Sunday's NBA All-Star Game
NBA | Feb 10, 2020
Bucks Stop Kings Winning Streak At Three

Sacramento gave the Bucks all they could handle, but it wasn't enough on Monday night
NBA | Jan 31, 2020
Buddy Hield Accepts Invitation To Three-Point Shoot Out At All-Star Weekend

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield has accepted an invitation to this year's Three-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago
NBA | Jan 30, 2020
Kings Beat Clippers For First Time Since 2017

Right on the heels of arguably their worst showing of the season, Sacramento shocked the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, winning by a final of 124-103 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
NBA | Jan 27, 2020
Miracle In Minnesota: Kings Pull Off Comeback For The Ages

Sacramento trailed by 12 points with under 90 seconds remaining. What happened next, is almost unbelievable.
NBA | Jan 26, 2020
NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Has Died In A Helicopter Crash. He was 41 Years Old.

According to multiple reports, former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna are among those said to have died in a helicopter crash in California this morning
NBA | Jan 24, 2020
It’s Over: Kings Snap Six Game Losing Streak With Win Over Bulls

Sacramento had a new look in Chicago, and it payed off as the Sacramento Kings snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Bulls 98-81 at United Center
NBA | Jan 22, 2020
Sacramento’s Slide Continues In Sixth Straight Loss

For the Sacramento Kings, it's pretty safe to say that things have hit rock bottom
NBA | Jan 20, 2020
Kings Falter Late Against Miami, Lose In OT

With under 40 games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Sacramento Kings are running out of time to turn things around
NBA | Jan 18, 2020
Kings Acquire Kent Bazemore From Trail Blazers

After a lackluster start to a year that started with so much promise, the Sacramento Kings have started their face-lift as the season passes the mid-point
MLB | Jan 14, 2020
Athletics Acquire Tony Kemp From Cubs

As Spring Training approaches, the Oakland Athletics are making moves to finalize their roster before pitchers and catchers report in the coming weeks
NBA | Jan 7, 2020
Kings Erase Huge Deficit To Stun Suns For Second Straight Win

Sacramento erased an 80-59 deficit with four minutes remaining in the third-quarter as they would go on to defeat the Phoenix Suns by a final of 114-103 on Tuesday night at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Arizona
NBA | Jan 6, 2020
Hello, Old Friend: Kings To Face Cauley-Stein, Warriors Tonight

After dropping a heart-breaker to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings will look to get back on track when the last-place Golden State Warriors come into town on Monday night
NBA | Dec 29, 2019
Unlucky Number Seven: Sacramento’s Losing Streak Continues

De'Aaron Fox returned from a one-game absence, but it wasn't enough as the Kings fell to the Denver Nuggets by a final of 120-115 at Pepsi Center on Sunday night, Sacramento's seventh consecutive loss
NBA | Dec 27, 2019
Report: Dewayne Dedmon Wants Out Of Sacramento

On the heels of the Sacramento Kings worst loss of the season, center Dewayne Dedmon has reportedly requested a trade out of the California capital city
NBA | Dec 20, 2019
Pacers Blow Past Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings turned in one of their worst performances of the season on Friday night, falling to the Indiana Pacers by a final of 119-105
NBA | Dec 17, 2019
Hornets Sweep Season Series Against Kings

While the Sacramento Kings enjoyed the return of De'Aaron Fox, the rest of Tuesday's game against Charlotte didn't have any other positives for the boys in purple and black
NBA | Dec 15, 2019
Big Second Half Powers Kings To Win Over Warriors

Not even 48 hours removed from their worst loss of the season, the Sacramento Kings bounced back in a big way on Sunday night
NBA | Dec 9, 2019
Miracle In Houston: Bjelica Drills Game Winner As Time Expires In Epic Thriller

A finish that Kings fans will remember for a long time
NBA | Dec 8, 2019
Hield, Bjelica Lead Kings Over Mavericks

Nemanja Bjelica tied his career-high with 30 points and Buddy Hield scored 26 points as the Kings defeated Luka Doncic and the red-hot Dallas Mavericks by a final of 110-106
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 4, 2019
McCollum, Blazers Hold Off Shorthanded Kings

The Sacramento Kings felt the absences of their lost players on Wednesday night in Portland
UNCATEGORIZED | Dec 2, 2019
Athletics Trade Jurickson Profar To Padres

This winter will bring an assortment of changes to the Oakland Athletics lineup, starting with filling their second base position
NBA | Nov 25, 2019
Hield’s Big Night Isn’t Enough As Kings Fall To Celtics

Buddy Hield had a career night for the Kings but it wasn't enough as they dropped a heartbreaker to the Celtics
NBA | Nov 24, 2019
Killer B’s: Barnes, Bogdanovic Lead Kings Over Wizards

Bogdan Bogdanovic made his return and Harrison Barnes scored a season-high 26 points on Sunday night as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Washington Wizards 113-106