Frankie Cartoscelli
@fcartoscelli3.bsky.social
Covering the Sacramento Kings for Sactown Sports 1140 ✍️
As 2025 comes to a close, the Sacramento Kings...
◾️ Are 8-25, on pace to finish 20-62
◾️ Own the 4th-worst record in the NBA
◾️ Hold a 48.1% chance for a top-4 pick
◾️ Lead the NBA in 30+ point losses (5)
2025 was a brutal year from start to finish. Let's see what 2026 brings.
◾️ Are 8-25, on pace to finish 20-62
◾️ Own the 4th-worst record in the NBA
◾️ Hold a 48.1% chance for a top-4 pick
◾️ Lead the NBA in 30+ point losses (5)
2025 was a brutal year from start to finish. Let's see what 2026 brings.
December 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, the Sacramento Kings...
◾️ Are 8-25, on pace to finish 20-62
◾️ Own the 4th-worst record in the NBA
◾️ Hold a 48.1% chance for a top-4 pick
◾️ Lead the NBA in 30+ point losses (5)
2025 was a brutal year from start to finish. Let's see what 2026 brings.
◾️ Are 8-25, on pace to finish 20-62
◾️ Own the 4th-worst record in the NBA
◾️ Hold a 48.1% chance for a top-4 pick
◾️ Lead the NBA in 30+ point losses (5)
2025 was a brutal year from start to finish. Let's see what 2026 brings.
Dylan Cardwell has blocked 13 shots over his past five games.
That's the most blocked shots over a five-game span by a Sacramento Kings rookie since Michael Stewart (13, April 1998).
That's the most blocked shots over a five-game span by a Sacramento Kings rookie since Michael Stewart (13, April 1998).
December 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Dylan Cardwell has blocked 13 shots over his past five games.
That's the most blocked shots over a five-game span by a Sacramento Kings rookie since Michael Stewart (13, April 1998).
That's the most blocked shots over a five-game span by a Sacramento Kings rookie since Michael Stewart (13, April 1998).
Maxime Raynaud certainly looks like an NBA center through his first nine starts:
14.8 PTS
9.2 REB
1.3 APG
54% FG
29.5 MIN
14.8 PTS
9.2 REB
1.3 APG
54% FG
29.5 MIN
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Maxime Raynaud certainly looks like an NBA center through his first nine starts:
14.8 PTS
9.2 REB
1.3 APG
54% FG
29.5 MIN
14.8 PTS
9.2 REB
1.3 APG
54% FG
29.5 MIN
Russell Westbrook, 37, says he hasn't thought about how long he wants to continue playing in the NBA, but adds he will continue to take care of his body and keep playing until he "feels like [he's] had enough."
Westbrook is averaging 14.6/6.8/7.2 per game this season.
Westbrook is averaging 14.6/6.8/7.2 per game this season.
December 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Russell Westbrook, 37, says he hasn't thought about how long he wants to continue playing in the NBA, but adds he will continue to take care of his body and keep playing until he "feels like [he's] had enough."
Westbrook is averaging 14.6/6.8/7.2 per game this season.
Westbrook is averaging 14.6/6.8/7.2 per game this season.
The Sacramento Kings' rookies were at it again in tonight's win over Dallas:
Maxime Raynaud: 19 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 9/15 FG
Nique Clifford: 8 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL |
Dylan Cardwell: 4 PTS | 8 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL
Maxime Raynaud: 19 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 9/15 FG
Nique Clifford: 8 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL |
Dylan Cardwell: 4 PTS | 8 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL
December 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The Sacramento Kings' rookies were at it again in tonight's win over Dallas:
Maxime Raynaud: 19 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 9/15 FG
Nique Clifford: 8 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL |
Dylan Cardwell: 4 PTS | 8 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL
Maxime Raynaud: 19 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 9/15 FG
Nique Clifford: 8 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL |
Dylan Cardwell: 4 PTS | 8 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL
Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford has a career-high 10 rebounds tonight vs. Dallas.
December 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford has a career-high 10 rebounds tonight vs. Dallas.
Keon Ellis has his highest-scoring game of the season.
21 PTS
8/14 FG
5/9 3PT
2 STL
2 BLK
26 MIN
Still have another quarter to go.
21 PTS
8/14 FG
5/9 3PT
2 STL
2 BLK
26 MIN
Still have another quarter to go.
December 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Keon Ellis has his highest-scoring game of the season.
21 PTS
8/14 FG
5/9 3PT
2 STL
2 BLK
26 MIN
Still have another quarter to go.
21 PTS
8/14 FG
5/9 3PT
2 STL
2 BLK
26 MIN
Still have another quarter to go.
Dylan Cardwell has been in for five minutes.
He already has five rebounds.
He already has five rebounds.
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Dylan Cardwell has been in for five minutes.
He already has five rebounds.
He already has five rebounds.
Keon Ellis is taking full advantage of his return to the starting lineup 👀
11 PTS
4/4 FG
3/3 3PT
7 MIN
This is already Ellis' highest-scoring game since November 12th.
11 PTS
4/4 FG
3/3 3PT
7 MIN
This is already Ellis' highest-scoring game since November 12th.
December 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Keon Ellis is taking full advantage of his return to the starting lineup 👀
11 PTS
4/4 FG
3/3 3PT
7 MIN
This is already Ellis' highest-scoring game since November 12th.
11 PTS
4/4 FG
3/3 3PT
7 MIN
This is already Ellis' highest-scoring game since November 12th.
Russell Westbrook just passed Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all-time assists list.
Westbrook now sits at 7th all-time with 10,142 assists.
One of the greatest playmakers ever continues to climb.
Westbrook now sits at 7th all-time with 10,142 assists.
One of the greatest playmakers ever continues to climb.
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Russell Westbrook just passed Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all-time assists list.
Westbrook now sits at 7th all-time with 10,142 assists.
One of the greatest playmakers ever continues to climb.
Westbrook now sits at 7th all-time with 10,142 assists.
One of the greatest playmakers ever continues to climb.
No Sabonis. No Murray. No LaVine.
Cooper Flagg makes his first appearance at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Mavs. 2 PM PT.
Cooper Flagg makes his first appearance at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Mavs. 2 PM PT.
December 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
No Sabonis. No Murray. No LaVine.
Cooper Flagg makes his first appearance at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Mavs. 2 PM PT.
Cooper Flagg makes his first appearance at Golden 1 Center.
Kings vs Mavs. 2 PM PT.
Kings rookies in the Sacramento era (1985-present) to post 10+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games or more:
Maxime Raynaud (2025-26)
Marvin Bagley III (2018-19)
DeMarcus Cousins (2010-11)
Jason Thompson (2008-09)
Darius Songaila (2003-04)
Brian Grant (1994-95)
Lionel Simmons (1990-91)
Maxime Raynaud (2025-26)
Marvin Bagley III (2018-19)
DeMarcus Cousins (2010-11)
Jason Thompson (2008-09)
Darius Songaila (2003-04)
Brian Grant (1994-95)
Lionel Simmons (1990-91)
December 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Kings rookies in the Sacramento era (1985-present) to post 10+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games or more:
Maxime Raynaud (2025-26)
Marvin Bagley III (2018-19)
DeMarcus Cousins (2010-11)
Jason Thompson (2008-09)
Darius Songaila (2003-04)
Brian Grant (1994-95)
Lionel Simmons (1990-91)
Maxime Raynaud (2025-26)
Marvin Bagley III (2018-19)
DeMarcus Cousins (2010-11)
Jason Thompson (2008-09)
Darius Songaila (2003-04)
Brian Grant (1994-95)
Lionel Simmons (1990-91)
RUSSELL WESTBROOK. CLUTCH.
FREE BASKETBALL.
FREE BASKETBALL.
December 22, 2025 at 5:25 AM
RUSSELL WESTBROOK. CLUTCH.
FREE BASKETBALL.
FREE BASKETBALL.
I, for one, enjoy watching competitive basketball games.
This has been refreshing.
This has been refreshing.
December 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I, for one, enjoy watching competitive basketball games.
This has been refreshing.
This has been refreshing.
Just give Keegan Murray the ball. This man is COOKING.
December 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Just give Keegan Murray the ball. This man is COOKING.
Malik Monk just checked in to a huge ovation here at Golden 1 Center.
Monk, who hasn't played in the past two games due to coach's decision, just entered the game with 4:45 to go in the 3Q.
Monk, who hasn't played in the past two games due to coach's decision, just entered the game with 4:45 to go in the 3Q.
December 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Malik Monk just checked in to a huge ovation here at Golden 1 Center.
Monk, who hasn't played in the past two games due to coach's decision, just entered the game with 4:45 to go in the 3Q.
Monk, who hasn't played in the past two games due to coach's decision, just entered the game with 4:45 to go in the 3Q.
Another block for Dylan Cardwell. That's nine over the past three games (and counting) 🛑
December 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Another block for Dylan Cardwell. That's nine over the past three games (and counting) 🛑
Maxime Raynaud, who had a double-double less than 24 hours ago, is on track for another tonight:
8 PTS | 6 REB | 4/8 FG | 15 MIN
8 PTS | 6 REB | 4/8 FG | 15 MIN
December 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Maxime Raynaud, who had a double-double less than 24 hours ago, is on track for another tonight:
8 PTS | 6 REB | 4/8 FG | 15 MIN
8 PTS | 6 REB | 4/8 FG | 15 MIN
Keegan Murray, who knocked down his first three-point attempt of the night after missing all six yesterday, is already in double-figures in the first quarter.
Murray is attacking the basket and drawing contact early.
10 PTS | 3 REB | 5/5 FT | 9 MIN
Murray is attacking the basket and drawing contact early.
10 PTS | 3 REB | 5/5 FT | 9 MIN
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Keegan Murray, who knocked down his first three-point attempt of the night after missing all six yesterday, is already in double-figures in the first quarter.
Murray is attacking the basket and drawing contact early.
10 PTS | 3 REB | 5/5 FT | 9 MIN
Murray is attacking the basket and drawing contact early.
10 PTS | 3 REB | 5/5 FT | 9 MIN
Russell Westbrook and the Kings are off to a 14-4 start to this one, causing Houston to call an early timeout.
Westbrook: 8 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST | 2/3 3PT | 4 MIN
Westbrook: 8 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST | 2/3 3PT | 4 MIN
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Russell Westbrook and the Kings are off to a 14-4 start to this one, causing Houston to call an early timeout.
Westbrook: 8 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST | 2/3 3PT | 4 MIN
Westbrook: 8 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST | 2/3 3PT | 4 MIN
Welcome back to the Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud show.
Kings vs Rockets. 7 PM PT.
Kings vs Rockets. 7 PM PT.
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Welcome back to the Dylan Cardwell and Maxime Raynaud show.
Kings vs Rockets. 7 PM PT.
Kings vs Rockets. 7 PM PT.
The Sacramento Kings are 6-22 and have the worst record in the West (T-2nd-worst in the NBA).
They have a 14% chance of winning the Draft Lottery and a 52.1% chance of securing a top-four pick.
They have a 14% chance of winning the Draft Lottery and a 52.1% chance of securing a top-four pick.
December 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
The Sacramento Kings are 6-22 and have the worst record in the West (T-2nd-worst in the NBA).
They have a 14% chance of winning the Draft Lottery and a 52.1% chance of securing a top-four pick.
They have a 14% chance of winning the Draft Lottery and a 52.1% chance of securing a top-four pick.
The Sacramento Kings fall to a Western Conference-worst 6-22 on the season, having dropped nine of their past ten games.
Sacramento is on pace to finish 18-64.
Sacramento is on pace to finish 18-64.
December 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The Sacramento Kings fall to a Western Conference-worst 6-22 on the season, having dropped nine of their past ten games.
Sacramento is on pace to finish 18-64.
Sacramento is on pace to finish 18-64.
Another double-double for Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud, his third of the season.
13 PTS | 11 REB | 6/12 FG | 1 BLK | 26 MIN
13 PTS | 11 REB | 6/12 FG | 1 BLK | 26 MIN
December 21, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Another double-double for Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud, his third of the season.
13 PTS | 11 REB | 6/12 FG | 1 BLK | 26 MIN
13 PTS | 11 REB | 6/12 FG | 1 BLK | 26 MIN
Dylan Cardwell has had some moments tonight, and now it's fellow rookie center Maxime Raynaud's turn.
Raynaud has scored six-straight points to open up the 4Q.
Raynaud tonight: 10 PTS | 9 REB | 5/8 FG | 23 MIN
Raynaud has scored six-straight points to open up the 4Q.
Raynaud tonight: 10 PTS | 9 REB | 5/8 FG | 23 MIN
December 21, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Dylan Cardwell has had some moments tonight, and now it's fellow rookie center Maxime Raynaud's turn.
Raynaud has scored six-straight points to open up the 4Q.
Raynaud tonight: 10 PTS | 9 REB | 5/8 FG | 23 MIN
Raynaud has scored six-straight points to open up the 4Q.
Raynaud tonight: 10 PTS | 9 REB | 5/8 FG | 23 MIN