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 12, 2026
Why Sam Amick had an issue with Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to lay out why he feels Bam Adebayo's 83-point game felt "shameless."
MLB | Mar 11, 2026
MLB Expansion: Former executive outlines what Sacramento must prove

Former Miami Marlins president David Samson joined The Drive Guys to lay out Sacramento's chances of securing an MLB expansion team.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 11, 2026
DeRozan scores season-high, but Kings fall to Hornets

DeMar DeRozan scored a season high, but it wasn't enough for the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday as they fell to the Charlotte Hornets at G1C.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 11, 2026
Cowboys trade Osa Odighizuwa to 49ers

The Dallas Cowboys sent defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa west to join the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 11, 2026
What could Devin Carter’s role be moving forward?

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the play of second-year guard Devin Carter.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 11, 2026
Report: Maxx Crosby at Raiders’ facility, sides mending fences

Signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders welcoming Maxx Crosby back into the fold as a result of the rejection of a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
NFL | Mar 11, 2026
Report: NFL explores adding game on Thanksgiving Eve

The NFL is considering adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the schedule as early as the 2026 season, ESPN reported Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 10, 2026
49ers Land Mike Evans—But Is the Window Already Closing?

The San Francisco 49ers made a splash by signing WR Mike Evans to a three-year deal, but are there growing concerns about the aging roster?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 10, 2026
Devin Carter’s career night leads Kings to comeback win over Pacers

Second-year guard Devin Carter erupted for 22 points in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game as the Sacramento Kings defeated Indiana.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 10, 2026
Raiders: Ravens ‘backed out’ of trade for star DE Maxx Crosby

The Ravens have backed out of a deal that would sent Raiders' star defensive end Maxx Crosby to Baltimore in return for two 1st round picks.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 10, 2026
Could 2026 be the final year of A’s baseball in Sacramento?

Could the 2026 MLB season be the final year of A's baseball in Sacramento? Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross discuss the upcoming strike.
NFL | Mar 10, 2026
Recapping a busy start to Raiders’ free agency

Las Vegas Raiders free agency got off to a strong start as the silver and black signed multiple players to deals for 2026 and beyond.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 10, 2026
Jets reportedly reacquire QB Geno Smith in trade with Raiders

Geno Smith is heading back to the New York Jets following a trade that will end the QB's time with the Las Vegas Raiders, per Adam Schefter.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 9, 2026
Raynaud on Westbrook: ‘A great human being’

Sacramento Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud says he has nothing but good things to say about veteran teammate Russell Westbrook.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 9, 2026
Reports: Raiders to sign C Tyler Linderbaum to massive $81M deal

Free agent center Tyler Linderbaum is heading to Vegas to cash in after negotiations to remain in Baltimore with the Ravens broke down.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 9, 2026
A’s trim roster as Spring Training winds down

With just over two weeks remaining until Spring Training comes to a close, the Athletics have announced a series of roster moves.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 9, 2026
Reports: Raiders re-sign CB Eric Stokes to 3-year, $30M deal

The Las Vegas Raiders are re-signing cornerback Eric Stokes to a three-year, $30 million deal, multiple outlets reported Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 9, 2026
Maxime Raynaud’s big night places him alongside 2025’s top-four picks

Sacramento Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud posted another big stat line on Sunday night, placing him in the company of 2025 top-four picks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 8, 2026
Kings snap home skid behind Westbrook’s triple-double

At long last, the Sacramento Kings snapped a nine-game home losing streak on Sunday night by defeating the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center.
NBA | Mar 8, 2026
Peterson, Dybantsa say they may skip the 2026 NBA Draft

Projected top 2026 NBA Draft picks Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa say they may return to their respective colleges for the 2026-27 season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 8, 2026
49ers sign K Eddy Piñeiro to four-year extension

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro agreed to a four-year, $17 million contract extension that includes $10 million guaranteed, per ESPN.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 8, 2026
Ravens acquire DE Maxx Crosby from Raiders for two 1st-round picks

The Las Vegas Raiders are sending star defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks, per multiple reports.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Mar 8, 2026
Reports: Raiders to release QB Geno Smith

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release 35-year-old veteran quarterback Geno Smith ahead of the start of the new league year, per reports.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 5, 2026
NBA Draft Expert: Cameron Boozer could set Kings up for ‘the next 15 years’

Corey Tulaba, an NBA Draft analyst for No Ceilings thinks that Duke's Cameron Boozer could end up being the best player in the entire class.