Frankie Cartoscelli
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Covering the Sacramento Kings for Sactown Sports 1140 ✍️
Kings down 33 and on the verge of falling to 14th in the West.
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Kings down 33 and on the verge of falling to 14th in the West.
Less than 24 hours removed from last night’s 8pm tip-off, here we are again. Hey, a new court though!
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Less than 24 hours removed from last night’s 8pm tip-off, here we are again. Hey, a new court though!
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
The five-game homestand continues.
A Sacramento loss tonight would drop them to 3-7, which would be their worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18 when they went 27-55 🫣
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 6 PM.
A Sacramento loss tonight would drop them to 3-7, which would be their worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18 when they went 27-55 🫣
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 6 PM.
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The five-game homestand continues.
A Sacramento loss tonight would drop them to 3-7, which would be their worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18 when they went 27-55 🫣
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 6 PM.
A Sacramento loss tonight would drop them to 3-7, which would be their worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18 when they went 27-55 🫣
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 6 PM.
It’s NBA Cup Night at G1C.
Are we in store for more Russell Westbrook magic?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
Are we in store for more Russell Westbrook magic?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
It’s NBA Cup Night at G1C.
Are we in store for more Russell Westbrook magic?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
Are we in store for more Russell Westbrook magic?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
C̶u̶r̶r̶y̶ ̶&̶-B̶u̶t̶l̶e̶r̶ ̶v̶s̶ ̶S̶a̶b̶o̶n̶i̶s̶ ̶&̶ L̶a̶V̶i̶n̶e̶
Kuminga & Hield vs Westbrook & DeRozan?
Two shorthanded teams will face off tonight as Sacramento begins a 5-game homestand.
Kings vs. Warriors. 7 PM.
Kuminga & Hield vs Westbrook & DeRozan?
Two shorthanded teams will face off tonight as Sacramento begins a 5-game homestand.
Kings vs. Warriors. 7 PM.
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
C̶u̶r̶r̶y̶ ̶&̶-B̶u̶t̶l̶e̶r̶ ̶v̶s̶ ̶S̶a̶b̶o̶n̶i̶s̶ ̶&̶ L̶a̶V̶i̶n̶e̶
Kuminga & Hield vs Westbrook & DeRozan?
Two shorthanded teams will face off tonight as Sacramento begins a 5-game homestand.
Kings vs. Warriors. 7 PM.
Kuminga & Hield vs Westbrook & DeRozan?
Two shorthanded teams will face off tonight as Sacramento begins a 5-game homestand.
Kings vs. Warriors. 7 PM.
It feels like each time (especially in recent memory) that Sacramento faces a shorthanded opponent, they let their guard down.
Tonight, they face the LeBron-and-Luka-less-Lakers.
Is another letdown on deck, or will they take care of business?
Kings vs. Lakers. 6 PM.
Tonight, they face the LeBron-and-Luka-less-Lakers.
Is another letdown on deck, or will they take care of business?
Kings vs. Lakers. 6 PM.
October 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It feels like each time (especially in recent memory) that Sacramento faces a shorthanded opponent, they let their guard down.
Tonight, they face the LeBron-and-Luka-less-Lakers.
Is another letdown on deck, or will they take care of business?
Kings vs. Lakers. 6 PM.
Tonight, they face the LeBron-and-Luka-less-Lakers.
Is another letdown on deck, or will they take care of business?
Kings vs. Lakers. 6 PM.
Greetings from G1C as the 10th season of Kings basketball in this building tips off.
Domantas Sabonis will make his season debut. Russell Westbrook will get his first introduction to G1C as a King.
Sacramento is looking for win No. 1 on the year.
Kings vs. Jazz. 7 PM PT.
Domantas Sabonis will make his season debut. Russell Westbrook will get his first introduction to G1C as a King.
Sacramento is looking for win No. 1 on the year.
Kings vs. Jazz. 7 PM PT.
October 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Greetings from G1C as the 10th season of Kings basketball in this building tips off.
Domantas Sabonis will make his season debut. Russell Westbrook will get his first introduction to G1C as a King.
Sacramento is looking for win No. 1 on the year.
Kings vs. Jazz. 7 PM PT.
Domantas Sabonis will make his season debut. Russell Westbrook will get his first introduction to G1C as a King.
Sacramento is looking for win No. 1 on the year.
Kings vs. Jazz. 7 PM PT.
Greetings from G1C 👋
Following a 175-day break, Sacramento Kings basketball is back.
Kings vs. Raptors. Preseason action tips off at 7 PM PT.
Following a 175-day break, Sacramento Kings basketball is back.
Kings vs. Raptors. Preseason action tips off at 7 PM PT.
October 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Greetings from G1C 👋
Following a 175-day break, Sacramento Kings basketball is back.
Kings vs. Raptors. Preseason action tips off at 7 PM PT.
Following a 175-day break, Sacramento Kings basketball is back.
Kings vs. Raptors. Preseason action tips off at 7 PM PT.
New Kings center Maxime Raynaud on NBA mock drafts:
NBC: 22nd
Yahoo!: 24th
ESPN: 28th
Bleacher Report: 28th
Tankathon: 28th
HoopsHype: 29th
USA Today: 29th
CBS: 30th
Sacramento gets him at 42nd.
NBC: 22nd
Yahoo!: 24th
ESPN: 28th
Bleacher Report: 28th
Tankathon: 28th
HoopsHype: 29th
USA Today: 29th
CBS: 30th
Sacramento gets him at 42nd.
June 27, 2025 at 1:21 AM
New Kings center Maxime Raynaud on NBA mock drafts:
NBC: 22nd
Yahoo!: 24th
ESPN: 28th
Bleacher Report: 28th
Tankathon: 28th
HoopsHype: 29th
USA Today: 29th
CBS: 30th
Sacramento gets him at 42nd.
NBC: 22nd
Yahoo!: 24th
ESPN: 28th
Bleacher Report: 28th
Tankathon: 28th
HoopsHype: 29th
USA Today: 29th
CBS: 30th
Sacramento gets him at 42nd.
23 years ago today.
May 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
23 years ago today.
Win or go home.
As tumultuous as this season has been, Sacramento has an opportunity to treat fans at Golden 1 Center to a win in a single-elimination game.
Two wins to get to the playoffs. One loss ends the season.
Kings vs. Mavs. 7 PM.
As tumultuous as this season has been, Sacramento has an opportunity to treat fans at Golden 1 Center to a win in a single-elimination game.
Two wins to get to the playoffs. One loss ends the season.
Kings vs. Mavs. 7 PM.
April 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Win or go home.
As tumultuous as this season has been, Sacramento has an opportunity to treat fans at Golden 1 Center to a win in a single-elimination game.
Two wins to get to the playoffs. One loss ends the season.
Kings vs. Mavs. 7 PM.
As tumultuous as this season has been, Sacramento has an opportunity to treat fans at Golden 1 Center to a win in a single-elimination game.
Two wins to get to the playoffs. One loss ends the season.
Kings vs. Mavs. 7 PM.
The Sacramento Kings have clinched the 9th seed, meaning the stage is set for the Play-In:
Kings vs. Mavs on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.
Win or go home. 🍿
Kings vs. Mavs on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.
Win or go home. 🍿
April 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The Sacramento Kings have clinched the 9th seed, meaning the stage is set for the Play-In:
Kings vs. Mavs on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.
Win or go home. 🍿
Kings vs. Mavs on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.
Win or go home. 🍿
Game 82.
A win from Sacramento means Wednesday’s Play-In will take place right here.
A loss from Dallas also clinches 9th for SAC.
The postseason is near.
Kings vs. Suns. 12:30 PM.
A win from Sacramento means Wednesday’s Play-In will take place right here.
A loss from Dallas also clinches 9th for SAC.
The postseason is near.
Kings vs. Suns. 12:30 PM.
April 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Game 82.
A win from Sacramento means Wednesday’s Play-In will take place right here.
A loss from Dallas also clinches 9th for SAC.
The postseason is near.
Kings vs. Suns. 12:30 PM.
A win from Sacramento means Wednesday’s Play-In will take place right here.
A loss from Dallas also clinches 9th for SAC.
The postseason is near.
Kings vs. Suns. 12:30 PM.
Sacramento can clinch home court in the Play-In with a win OR Dallas loss tonight.
A very motivated Los Angeles Clippers team needs a win to keep pace for a top-6 spot in the West.
Game 81 has some juice.
Kings vs. Clippers. 7 PM.
A very motivated Los Angeles Clippers team needs a win to keep pace for a top-6 spot in the West.
Game 81 has some juice.
Kings vs. Clippers. 7 PM.
April 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Sacramento can clinch home court in the Play-In with a win OR Dallas loss tonight.
A very motivated Los Angeles Clippers team needs a win to keep pace for a top-6 spot in the West.
Game 81 has some juice.
Kings vs. Clippers. 7 PM.
A very motivated Los Angeles Clippers team needs a win to keep pace for a top-6 spot in the West.
Game 81 has some juice.
Kings vs. Clippers. 7 PM.
Next week, the Sacramento Kings will play at least one postseason game. Will that game take place here?
A win + Mavs loss tonight clinches homecourt in the Play-In.
The final homestand has arrived.
Kings vs. Nuggets. 7 PM.
A win + Mavs loss tonight clinches homecourt in the Play-In.
The final homestand has arrived.
Kings vs. Nuggets. 7 PM.
April 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Next week, the Sacramento Kings will play at least one postseason game. Will that game take place here?
A win + Mavs loss tonight clinches homecourt in the Play-In.
The final homestand has arrived.
Kings vs. Nuggets. 7 PM.
A win + Mavs loss tonight clinches homecourt in the Play-In.
The final homestand has arrived.
Kings vs. Nuggets. 7 PM.
So, with three games to go, Sacramento...
▪️Holds a 1-game lead over DAL for 9th
▪️Holds the tie-breaker over DAL
▪️Needs 1 win or 1 PHX loss to clinch Play-In berth
Schedules⬇️
SAC: DEN, LAC, PHX
DAL: LAL, TOR, MEM
PHX: GSW, OKC, SA SAC
▪️Holds a 1-game lead over DAL for 9th
▪️Holds the tie-breaker over DAL
▪️Needs 1 win or 1 PHX loss to clinch Play-In berth
Schedules⬇️
SAC: DEN, LAC, PHX
DAL: LAL, TOR, MEM
PHX: GSW, OKC, SA SAC
April 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
So, with three games to go, Sacramento...
▪️Holds a 1-game lead over DAL for 9th
▪️Holds the tie-breaker over DAL
▪️Needs 1 win or 1 PHX loss to clinch Play-In berth
Schedules⬇️
SAC: DEN, LAC, PHX
DAL: LAL, TOR, MEM
PHX: GSW, OKC, SA SAC
▪️Holds a 1-game lead over DAL for 9th
▪️Holds the tie-breaker over DAL
▪️Needs 1 win or 1 PHX loss to clinch Play-In berth
Schedules⬇️
SAC: DEN, LAC, PHX
DAL: LAL, TOR, MEM
PHX: GSW, OKC, SA SAC
Domantas Sabonis over his past three games:
24 PTS | 11 REB | 7 AST | 56% FG
27 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST | 73% FG
19 PTS | 15 REB | 10 AST | 58% FG
Three wins.
24 PTS | 11 REB | 7 AST | 56% FG
27 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST | 73% FG
19 PTS | 15 REB | 10 AST | 58% FG
Three wins.
April 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Domantas Sabonis over his past three games:
24 PTS | 11 REB | 7 AST | 56% FG
27 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST | 73% FG
19 PTS | 15 REB | 10 AST | 58% FG
Three wins.
24 PTS | 11 REB | 7 AST | 56% FG
27 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST | 73% FG
19 PTS | 15 REB | 10 AST | 58% FG
Three wins.
Kings teammates to score 35+ points in a single game during the Sacramento era (1985-present):
DeMar DeRozan & Zach LaVine (2025)
De'Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis (2024)
De'Aaron Fox & Malik Monk (2023)
Isaiah Thomas & Marcus Thornton (2014)
Mike Bibby & Brad Miller (2005)
DeMar DeRozan & Zach LaVine (2025)
De'Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis (2024)
De'Aaron Fox & Malik Monk (2023)
Isaiah Thomas & Marcus Thornton (2014)
Mike Bibby & Brad Miller (2005)
April 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Kings teammates to score 35+ points in a single game during the Sacramento era (1985-present):
DeMar DeRozan & Zach LaVine (2025)
De'Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis (2024)
De'Aaron Fox & Malik Monk (2023)
Isaiah Thomas & Marcus Thornton (2014)
Mike Bibby & Brad Miller (2005)
DeMar DeRozan & Zach LaVine (2025)
De'Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis (2024)
De'Aaron Fox & Malik Monk (2023)
Isaiah Thomas & Marcus Thornton (2014)
Mike Bibby & Brad Miller (2005)
Major League Baseball has arrived in Sacramento.
April 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Major League Baseball has arrived in Sacramento.
Keon Ellis this season:
8.5 PTS
2.6 REB
1.5 STL (11th in NBA)
48% FG
43% 3PT (3rd in NBA)
85% FT
108 steals (6th in NBA)
From a two-way prospect to a genuine NBA two-way threat.
8.5 PTS
2.6 REB
1.5 STL (11th in NBA)
48% FG
43% 3PT (3rd in NBA)
85% FT
108 steals (6th in NBA)
From a two-way prospect to a genuine NBA two-way threat.
March 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Keon Ellis this season:
8.5 PTS
2.6 REB
1.5 STL (11th in NBA)
48% FG
43% 3PT (3rd in NBA)
85% FT
108 steals (6th in NBA)
From a two-way prospect to a genuine NBA two-way threat.
8.5 PTS
2.6 REB
1.5 STL (11th in NBA)
48% FG
43% 3PT (3rd in NBA)
85% FT
108 steals (6th in NBA)
From a two-way prospect to a genuine NBA two-way threat.
Final game of the homestand. Sacramento has lost four straight and is clinging to a Play-In spot by a half-game.
The Kings need a win, bad. Not much else to say.
Kings vs. Blazers. 7 PM.
The Kings need a win, bad. Not much else to say.
Kings vs. Blazers. 7 PM.
March 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Final game of the homestand. Sacramento has lost four straight and is clinging to a Play-In spot by a half-game.
The Kings need a win, bad. Not much else to say.
Kings vs. Blazers. 7 PM.
The Kings need a win, bad. Not much else to say.
Kings vs. Blazers. 7 PM.
Celtics last night. OKC tonight. The NBA is nasty for this back-to-back.
Can Sacramento stop the bleeding?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
Can Sacramento stop the bleeding?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
March 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Celtics last night. OKC tonight. The NBA is nasty for this back-to-back.
Can Sacramento stop the bleeding?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
Can Sacramento stop the bleeding?
Kings vs. Thunder. 7 PM.
They wouldn’t lose on Slamson’s birthday…right?
Sacramento is 1-16 over their past 17 games vs. Milwaukee. Let’s see if they can throw another tally in the lonely W column tonight.
Kings vs. Bucks. 7 PM.
Sacramento is 1-16 over their past 17 games vs. Milwaukee. Let’s see if they can throw another tally in the lonely W column tonight.
Kings vs. Bucks. 7 PM.
March 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
They wouldn’t lose on Slamson’s birthday…right?
Sacramento is 1-16 over their past 17 games vs. Milwaukee. Let’s see if they can throw another tally in the lonely W column tonight.
Kings vs. Bucks. 7 PM.
Sacramento is 1-16 over their past 17 games vs. Milwaukee. Let’s see if they can throw another tally in the lonely W column tonight.
Kings vs. Bucks. 7 PM.