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 | Sep 30, 2026
Nique Clifford reveals biggest focus for Year 2 with Sacramento

Nique Clifford discusses his rookie lessons, offseason development, consistency & defensive goals entering his 2nd season with Sacramento.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Keegan Murray wants to take the next step in 2026-27

Keegan Murray discusses his injury-plagued 2025-26 season, his recovery, potential for a bigger offensive role & his goals for the Kings.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Zach LaVine says he has ‘a lot left in the tank’ ahead of 13th season

Zach LaVine discusses his 13th NBA season, leadership role with the Sacramento Kings, motivation, last season’s struggles, and much more.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Ben Simmons is ready for a fresh start in Sacramento

Ben Simmons discusses his time away from basketball, joining the Sacramento Kings, his love of the game, Australian roots and passion for fishing.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Mark Jones expects big things from Acuff, healthy Kings in 2026-27

Mark Jones joins The Drive Guys to discuss his Sacramento Kings’ optimism, Ben Simmons, Darius Acuff, Domantas Sabonis, & more.
NBA | Sep 29, 2026
Doug Christie: Kings have ‘every opportunity’ to build a new identity

Doug Christie discusses the Sacramento Kings’ lessons from a 22-60 season, voluntary workouts, Acuff Jr., Sabonis and much more.
NFL | Sep 29, 2026
Barrows: 49ers’ 3-0 start comes with growing injury concerns

Matt Barrows joins Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the 49ers’ 3-0 start, injury concerns, Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and more.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Domantas Sabonis has his eyes on a bounce-back season

Domantas Sabonis discusses his knee recovery, increased leadership role, Darius Acuff Jr., Ben Simmons and the Kings’ offensive direction.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Dylan Cardwell: Goal is to make the Playoffs, ‘anything less’ is a frustration

Dylan Cardwell discusses his breakout rookie season, Kings leadership role, Darius Acuff Jr. & his goal of making the playoffs in his second season.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Ben Simmons has ‘no limitations’ entering Kings Training Camp

Ben Simmons says he feels great and has “no limitations” entering Kings training camp after spending a year focused on his body and comeback.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Doug Christie sets Kings’ defensive standard ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

Doug Christie discusses the Sacramento Kings' defensive identity, roster depth, Darius Acuff Jr. and the Kings’ expectations entering training camp.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Kings GM Scott Perry details Ben Simmons signing, Sacramento’s new team identity

Scott Perry discusses Ben Simmons, Darius Acuff Jr., Sacramento’s defensive identity, roster depth, health and the team’s goals for 2026-27.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Sacramento Kings release 2026-27 training camp roster

The Sacramento Kings have officially announced their 2026-27 training camp roster, with 19 players competing for 18 spots on the final roster.
NBA | Sep 28, 2026
Do the Sacramento Kings face brutal reality ahead of 2026-27 season?

Locked On Fantasy Basketball host Josh Lloyd delivers blunt thoughts on the Sacramento Kings, Darius Acuff Jr., DeAndre Hunter, and much more.
NFL | Sep 28, 2026
Report: 49ers WR Mike Evans has rib strain, will be evaluated Monday

49ers WR Mike Evans sustained a rib strain in the team's 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, according to an NFL Network report.
NBA | Sep 9, 2026
Could the Kings & Domantas Sabonis remain together longterm?

Domantas Sabonis’ future with the Kings remains uncertain, but Kenny Caraway believes Darius Acuff Jr. could change the equation in Sacramento.
NFL | Sep 9, 2026
Shanahan: 49ers-Rams opener in Australia ‘feels exactly like Week 1’

Kyle Shanahan spoke ahead of the 49ers' season opener against the Rams, discussing Aaron Donald, Alfred Collins, CMC, Brock Purdy & more.
NFL | Sep 8, 2026
Biderman: Rams’ Australia strategy could favor 49ers in Week 1

Chris Biderman explains why the Rams’ Australia travel strategy could favor the 49ers in Week 1, & what Nick Bosa’s return means for this season.
NBA | Sep 8, 2026
Sean Cunningham isn’t buying the Ben Simmons ‘high reward’ hype yet

KCRA 3’s Sean Cunningham explains why the Kings’ Ben Simmons signing is low risk, but why he isn’t ready to buy into the high-reward hype.
NFL | Sep 8, 2026
Brock Purdy on his journey from Mr. Irrelevant to 49ers QB1

Brock Purdy reflects on his growth from Mr. Irrelevant to 49ers QB1, George Kittle’s return and his 50th game ahead of the Australia opener.
NFL | Sep 8, 2026
Kubiak: George Kittle ‘looks good’ ahead of 49ers season opener

49ers OC Klay Kubiak discusses George Kittle’s status, Deebo Samuel’s return, Mike Evans’ impact and Brock Purdy ahead of the Rams opener.
NFL | Sep 7, 2026
49ers DC: Nick Bosa will play in 49ers’ season opener vs. Rams

49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris confirms Nick Bosa will play against the Rams & discusses Puka Nacua, Davante Adams & more.
NFL | Sep 7, 2026
Greg Papa opens up about life-saving transplant & his 49ers comeback attempt

Greg Papa opens up about his leukemia battle, 78-day hospital stay, life-saving bone marrow transplant & potential return to the broadcast booth.
NBA | Sep 7, 2026
Carmichael Dave: Sacramento has nothing to lose by signing Ben Simmons

Carmichael Dave explains why the Sacramento Kings’ Ben Simmons signing is a low-risk, high-upside gamble & why fans should give him a chance.