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Sean Keane

NBA Writer

Sean Keane is a sportswriter and a comedian based in Oakland, California, with experience covering the NBA, MLB, NFL and Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league, The Big 3. He’s written for Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” ESPN the Magazine, and Audible.com. His debut album “America’s Uncle Dad” debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy chart and since 2016, he’s co-hosted the NBA podcast “Roundball Rock. In 2014, the San Francisco Bay Guardian named Keane an “Outstanding Local Discovery” and promptly went out of business.

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NBA, NFL, MLB

Clippers trade for James Harden 'not happening anytime soon'

James Harden may get his wish and get traded to the Clippers. But it won't be for a while.

Prospect with biggest draft slide becomes Summer League MVP

Seventeen teams passed on Cam Whitmore in the draft. Now he's the Summer League MVP. Whitmore averaged 19.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals in his six games in Las Vegas, as his Houston Rockets reached the championship game—they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Eastern Conference contender is loading up on centers

The 76ers still don't know James Harden's future. They do know the center position is covered. 

Dan Le Batard blasts ESPN insider for 'agenda-based shilling' on Damian Lillard

A former ESPN host had some harsh words for his former colleague's coverage of Damian Lillard.

Suns create draft picks out of thin air

The Suns mortgaged their future to make a super-team. Now they're refinancing that mortgage.

Suns' latest move leaves them with unlikely point guard

The Phoenix Suns have run into one unexpected twist while building their superteam.

Watch: Stephen Curry makes long shot — on the golf course

Stephen Curry proved Saturday that he can score from distance in any sport.

Pelicans exec reveals what Blazers need most in Damian Lillard saga

New Orleans Pelicans boss David Griffin traded a superstar four years ago. He has tips for the Portland Trail Blazers trading their own.

Raptors All-Star's Summer League no-show sparks trade speculation

Toronto can give the 29-year-old Pascal Siakam an extension worth up to $192 million for four years, but so far there’s been no progress on that.

Zion Williamson says comeback is not about 'losing a bunch of weight'

The Pelicans star shared some interesting thoughts on his return from injury and being able to stay healthy going forward.

Five takeaways from Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut

Five observations from San Antonio Spurs super-rookie Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut.

Watch: Jabari Smith Jr. beats the buzzer to lift Rockets past Blazers

With seconds remaining in the Rockets-Blazers game, Smith caught a home run pass and drilled a three-pointer as time expired to give Houston a 100-99 victory.

Five takeaways from Scoot Henderson's Summer League debut

No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson may get the keys to the Portland Trail Blazers offense after Damian Lillard’s trade request. Here are five takeaways from Rip City’s new point guard.

'Poison pill' doesn't deter Trail Blazers from matching offer sheet

Dallas put a poison pill in Matisse Thybulle's contract offer. Portland swallowed it anyway.

Mavericks land pair of playoff veterans in busy day

The Mavericks got Luka Doncic more defense and a shooter. And another Texas team helped out.

New NBA rule could be cooling James Harden's trade market

In what may or may not be a coincidence, the NBA announced it would be testing out the rule less than a week after Harden opted into his contract for 2023-24 so the 76ers could seek a trade.

Raptors commit to continuity and mediocrity in offseason

Every year since they won the title in 2019, the Toronto Raptors have shed talent. This year was no exception.

Winners and losers from the first days of NBA free agency

The ink isn't dry on some of the free agent contracts, but some clear winners and losers have emerged already in NBA free agency, which began at 6 p.m. EST on Friday.

Big Baller gets big extension in Charlotte

The Hornets franchise may have new owners, but they're sticking with their franchise player.

Western Conference contender nabs EuroLeague MVP

The Sacramento Kings passed on a EuroLeague MVP in the 2018 draft. Now they’ve added the reigning MVP.

Seven-time All-Star delays trade request to get teammate the bag

Damian Lillard finally requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. But not before they opened the vault for Jerami Grant.

Damian Lillard reveals which team he wants to be traded to

Damian Lillard was sending a message by dancing to "Miami" after all. One week ago, Lillard went on Instagram Live dancing to Will Smith's "Miami" and Whitney Houston's "I Want To Dance With Somebody," which features the line "I want to feel the heat with somebody" in its chorus.

NBA champion cashes in big in free agency

Bruce Brown turned down his player option with the Denver Nuggets. Then he more than tripled his salary.

Sacramento brings back 'The Senator' to state capital

Sacramento is reloading, not revamping. That's why The Senator is back for a three-year term. 

NBA legend surprises Ernie Johnson with Hall of Fame news

Ernie Johnson made the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Who better to break the news than another Hall of Famer?