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Frankie Cartoscelli

2022 Free Agency: Sacramento Kings Rumors & Updates

The NBA offseason is about to enter its busiest stage as the Free Agency negotiation period is set to begin at 3:00 pm PST on Thursday. Players and teams will be able to negotiate and agree to deals once the clock strikes 3 pm, but will not be able to put pen on paper until […]
2 years ago
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 23: Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks plays against the Cha...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Return of the Roar Podcast: Three-Point Shooters On Three-Point Shooters

On the latest edition of the Return of the Roar podcast, Frankie Cartoscelli and Chris Watkins break down Kings GM Monte McNair's moves to bring in guards Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk, weigh the decision to let DiVincenzo walk in free agency, lay out the current state of the roster and much more.
2 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Damian Jones #30 of the Sacramento Kings attempts a shot betw...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings Add Monk, Lose Jones, Trade For Huerter During First 24 Hours Of Free Agency

Not even 24 hours into free agency, the Kings have a new-look roster--Although there is still plenty of work still to be done.
2 years ago
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 29: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball against the Dallas...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Fox 40’s Sean Cunningham Breaks Down The Malik Monk Signing On The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross

Malik Monk is a Sacramento King. Fox 40’s Sean Cunningham joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Friday morning to break down Sacramento’s move to bring Monk in for two years and $19 million. Also: Discussing the decision to let Donte DiVincenzo enter unrestricted free agency Are the Kings better off with Monk […]
2 years ago
LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 07: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructio...
Frankie Cartoscelli

The Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson Joins Cattles & Ramie To Talk NBA Free Agency & More

Anderson joined the show to discuss the process of learning about Monk's agreement, discuss what the move means for the Kings, and much more
2 years ago
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Amiliano Fragoso

Live Tracker: NBA Free Agency news and updates

Welcome to free agency season NBA fans! The NBA’s legal tampering period officially kicked off Thursday at 3 P.M. PST, starting the most dramatic and chaotic time of the year for the league. Where will the stars and the role players of the NBA wind up? Below is everything you need to know to stay […]
2 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Malik Monk #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against th...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Report: ‘Mutual Interest’ Between Kings, Malik Monk

On the heels of the Sacramento Kings’ decision to let guard Donte DiVincenzo enter unrestricted free agency, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report has indicated that there is mutual interest between the organization and shooting guard Malik Monk. During NBA insider Marc Stein’s ‘Spotify Live’ broadcast on Wednesday night, Fischer reported that there is mutual interest […]
2 years ago
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Chris Watkins

[VIDEO] Keegan Murray Speaks With Media After First Sacramento Kings Practice

Sacramento Kings 2022 first-round pick, Keegan Murray talks with the media following his first-ever practice in a Sacramento Kings uniform as the Summer League roster gets ready for the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League. WHEN DO THE KINGS PLAY? Sacramento will play three games, beginning with its first contest on Saturday, July 2 […]
2 years ago
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 23: Chimezie Metu #7 of the Sacramento Kings jogs across the court in...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Exercise Option On Chimezie Metu For 2022-23 Season

The Kings have picked up the forward's option for the 2022-23 season.
2 years ago
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Amiliano Fragoso

Cattles & Ramie Discuss Dejounte Murray Trade

Wednesday on The Cattles & Ramie Show, the guys discussed the blockbuster trade that sent All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Danilo Gallinari, three first-round picks and a pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs. Topics discussed: Initial reaction to the trade Was that too big of a haul for […]
2 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Will Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Donte DiVincenzo

According to James Ham of The Kings Beat, the Sacramento Kings will not extend a qualifying offer to guard Donte DiVincenzo, making the guard an unrestricted free agent once the NBA free agency negotiation window begins on Thursday at 3:00 pm PST. DiVincenzo, 25, will now be able to sign with any team he chooses […]
2 years ago
ATHENS, GREECE - MARCH 17: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus react during the Turkish Airli...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sasha Vezenkov Believes Kings ‘Might Make An Offer’ To Bring Him Over To NBA This Summer

Could the Sacramento Kings bring Sasha Vezenkov over for the 2022-23 season? The forward seems optimistic.
2 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Extend Two-Way Qualifying Offer To Neemias Queta

The Kings have tendered a two-way qualifying offer to center Neemias Queta, making him a restricted free agent.
2 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates a three p...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Following Quiet Draft Night, Expect Monte McNair & The Kings To Have A Busy July

Free agency has arrived. What are the Sacrametno Kings' options this summer?
2 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates afte...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Return of the Roar Podcast: Let The Free Agency Madness Begin

Monte McNair & the Kings are about to have a very busy month of July.
2 years ago
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court during t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings Expected To Exercise 2022-23 Option On Trey Lyles

Trey Lyles' $2.6 million team option has been exercised by Sacramento
2 years ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: Chimezie Metu #7 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates with the ...
Amiliano Fragoso

When Does Free Agency Start For The Sacramento Kings?

With the NBA draft now behind us, it’s time to look ahead to one of the most exciting and dramatic parts of the offseason: free agency. This summer should be no different as there are several high-caliber players likely on the move later this week when the window opens. But before we get to the […]
2 years ago
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Chris Watkins

Keegan Murray Introductory Press Conference

Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair introduces the fourth pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Keegan Murray, in front of the local media at Golden 1 Center. During Murray’s press conference, the rookie answered questions about his thought process on draft night and explains what Kings fans can expect from him when he steps onto the […]
2 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Nicolas Batum #33 of the Los Angeles Clippers celebrates a play...
Joseph Jarosz

Who Should The Sacramento Kings Add In Free Agency: The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross

Now that the NBA Draft is over, the Sacramento Kings‘ next priority is free agency. The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross discussed the team’s history with free agency and who should be free agent targets in the summer of 2022. Here were the topics discussed Best free agents signed by the team in the […]
2 years ago
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Amiliano Fragoso

‘It’s A Dream Come True’ Keegan Murray Excited To Be A Sacramento King

The fourth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, Keegan Murray, was welcomed to Sacramento during an introductory press conference Saturday morning. Alongside Kings’ general manager Monte McNair, Murray answered questions from the media regarding the draft process and his experience so far in the state capital. “I’m excited to be here in Sacramento,” Murray […]
2 years ago
BUFFALO, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Keegan Murray #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes dribbles against Nick Sherod #...
Joseph Jarosz

Iowa Writer Describes Keegan Murray as a ‘Kris Middleton-type player’ on Cattles and Ramie

Kennington Lloyd Smith III, Iowa Hawkeyes beat reporter for the Des Moines Register, joined Cattles and Ramie Friday to talk about what fans can expect from Keegan Murray. 
2 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Keegan Murray pose for photos af...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Return of the Roar Podcast: Keegan Murray Is A Sacramento King

On the latest edition of the Return of the Roar podcast with Chris Watkins and Frankie Cartoscelli, the guys shared their reactions to the pick and recapped a largely uneventful night inside of the Sacramento Kings practice facility.
2 years ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair Post-2022 NBA Draft Media Availability

Kings GM Monte McNair met with the media following the NBA Draft to recap the moves that the team made & more
2 years ago
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - MARCH 05: Keon Ellis #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide shoots against the LS...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Alabama Guard Keon Ellis Signs Two-Way Contract With Sacramento Kings

Alabama guard Keon Ellis has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings
2 years ago