Yardbarker

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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, NFL, MLB

Spurs lock in first long-term piece alongside Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs' future is bright with No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, and guard Devin Vassell will be teammates with the young phenom for years to come after the team inked him to a five-year, $146 million contract extension on Monday.

Suns superstar Kevin Durant announces 2024 Olympics decision

Durant may not be the greatest of all time in the NBA, but one more medal would make a convincing case that he's the Olympic G.O.A.T.

Trail Blazers stick it to Damian Lillard with Jrue Holiday trade

The Portland Trail Blazers wouldn't trade star guard Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat. Then they helped his new rival.

Heat star debuts another wild training camp hairstyle

The Heat may have missed on Damian Lillard, but that won't stop Jimmy Butler's new preseason tradition.

New trade makes Damian Lillard return look even better for Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have flipped Damian Lillard into five first-round picks — and they're not done yet. Days after acquiring Holiday in a three-team trade that sent Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, Portland dealt the two-time All-Star point guard to the Boston Celtics.

NBA fans strongly react to controversial Clippers signing

The Los Angeles Clippers faced immediate and understandable backlash after signing controversial former top-15 pick Joshua Primo.

Watch: Rory McIlroy confronts a caddie

Hats, of all things, have become one of the storylines at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy got into it with a Team USA caddie over a little cap waving on Saturday.

Disappointing second half costs Giants manager Gabe Kapler his job

The San Francisco Giants have fired manager Gabe Kapler, who at his best showed an odd-ball creativity which worked and at his worst showed an odd-ball creativity that failed to translate into wins.

Former Spur suspended four games

Josh Primo doesn't have an NBA team. The league still suspended him.

What Jordan Poole allegedly said to Draymond Green before punch

No one has revealed what Jordan Poole said before Draymond Green punched him last year. Until now. 

Blazers GM told Damian Lillard there was 'no coming back' from trade request

Damian Lillard told the Blazers he'd rather return to Portland if he wasn't traded to Miami. They turned him down.

Warriors, Bay Area reportedly 'finalists' for new WNBA team

The San Francisco Bay Area is filled with passionate fans of women's basketball. They may get a professional team as early as 2025.

New Blazers center immediately changes NBA 2K jersey

Deandre Ayton immediately changed his NBA 2K get-up when he was traded from the Phoenix Suns. And we mean "immediately."

Anti-Sixers signs abound at James Harden’s party

The NBA fined James Harden for calling Daryl Morey a liar, but can he be fined for party decor?

Pacers star dismisses Buddy Hield trade rumors

Tyrese Haliburton thinks teammate Buddy Hield isn’t getting traded. Because he’s not crying.

Why the Damian Lillard trade is a double loss for Heat

The Miami Heat not only lost out on Damian Lillard. They also lost their chance to poach his new teammate.

Five teams that could trade for Jrue Holiday

It appears the Blazers aren't too keen on keeping Jrue Holiday. Here are five destinations for the five-time All-Defensive guard.

A Filipino card game may have helped derail the Giants season

The Giants are looking for answer after a late-season swoon. One culprit is a Filipino card game.

Winners and losers of the Damian Lillard trade

While the Bucks are the clear winners of this trade, there are also some surprising winners and less-than-obvious losers.

Suns stock up in three-team Damian Lillard deal

The Milwaukee Bucks got Damian Lillard, but the Phoenix Suns may have gotten closer to a title.

Blockbuster trade sends Damian Lillard to Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted a title commitment from the Milwaukee Bucks. They made a big one.

How Ed Davis prevented Raptors from drafting Damian Lillard

The Toronto Raptors have wanted Damian Lillard since 2012. Ed Davis kept him from coming to Canada. In the strike-shortened 2011-12 season, the Raptors were reeling after Chris Bosh took his talents to South Beach and the Miami Heat.

Warriors' Chris Paul trade was designed to keep Klay Thompson

The Golden State Warriors want no part of the new CBA penalties for spending. That's why Jordan Poole had to go. In the NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement, there are severe penalties for going over the "second apron," defined as a payroll of more than $17.5 million over the luxury tax line.

Momentum is building for potential Suns-Blazers center swap

Damian Lillard’s future is uncertain. But his teammate looks increasingly likely to be heading to Phoenix.

The big winner of a Giannis trade could be New Orleans

Giannis Antetokounmpo hinted that his long-term future might not be in Milwaukee. If the Bucks decide to trade him, the New Orleans Pelicans could cash in.