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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

New Orleans Pelicans stock up, stock down

Here's a look at four New Orleans players whose stock is heading up, or down. 

Denver guard is historically generous

The Nuggets needed help to keep from going down 2-1. Jamal Murray was ready to assist. In Game 3, Murray did something no NBA player has done for 32 years.

Nuggets rookie's performance forces ESPN broadcaster to learn his name

Rookie Christian Braun was so good in Game 3, Jeff Van Gundy learned to say his name correctly.

Nuggets star delivers unprecedented NBA Finals stat line

The NBA hasn't seen a player like Nikola Jokic before. The Finals have never seen a stat line like he put up in Game 3.

Five potential destinations for Chris Paul

If the Suns waive or elect to trade Chris Paul, he should have plenty of suitors, including these teams.

Report: Suns considering 'multiple options' with 12-time All-Star

Two years ago, Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals. Now, Phoenix is reportedly pondering the Hall of Fame point guard's future.

NBA star lists preferred trade destinations

Damian Lillard hasn’t requested a trade. But he did tell ESPN where he’d like to go.

Instability in Charlotte could lead to chaotic offseason for Hornets

Charlotte will choose a huge piece of its long-term future with No. 2 pick in the draft. But the decision-makers may not be there for that future.

Mavericks are interested in ESPN broadcaster

If ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy wants to return to coaching, the Mavericks reportedly want him.

Watch: Duncan Robinson saves the Heat's season in Game 2

When the fourth quarter of Game 2 began, Duncan Robinson was scoreless and the Heat trailed by eight. That all changed very quickly.

NBA owner ends big-money college NIL deal

In a league that's always concerned with tampering, the owner may simply be doing his due diligence to avoid impropriety.

Celtics could have entirely new staff around head coach

Joe Mazzulla inherited Ime Udoka's assistants when he became head coach. Now many of them are following their old boss.

New York Knicks stock up, stock down

Here are four players whose stock is trending up and down for the Knicks.

Heat star has unusual preparation for Game 2

Jimmy Butler and the Heat want to get out of Denver with a win. Saturday night, Butler prepared in an interesting way.

NBA assistant coach gets lucrative consolation prize

Kevin Young was rumored to be the Suns new head coach. He'll have to settle for a boatload of money.

Ja Morant's biggest crime is embarrassing the NBA

Adam Silver strongly implied Ja Morant is facing a significant suspension. That's for a second gun incident, but primarily for embarrassing the NBA.

Heat forward made NBA Finals history during Game 1

No one's ever had a shooting night like Max Strus did Thursday night. He wishes he hadn't either.

Oklahoma City Thunder stock up, stock down

Here are four Thunder players whose stock is trending up, or down.

Does new head coach change Suns' plan for unhappy center?

Deandre Ayton repeatedly clashed with his old head coach. Will Frank Vogel's hiring change Ayton's future in Phoenix?

Suns hire championship-winning head coach

Monty Williams couldn't bring Phoenix a title. The Suns are turning to a head coach who's done it before.

Nuggets forward’s two-way efforts doom Heat

The Miami Heat keyed on Nikola Jokic early in Game 1. A different Nuggets big man made them pay.

NBA commissioner makes hollow vow to end Nuggets TV stalemate

Denver Nuggets games are blacked out for many fans in Denver. Commissioner Adam Silver says it's the NBA's responsibility to change that.

New 76ers coach has rough first experience with Philadelphia media

Nick Nurse may not have realized he was trading the politeness of Canada for a city with a notoriously passionate and oftentimes boorish fan base … and media.

Nuggets guard a reminder of disastrous Lakers trade

Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is a reminder of the Lakers' sometimes problematic approach to roster construction.

Three keys for Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets have stormed through the NBA playoffs. They've gone 12-3 overall and are undefeated at home (8-0). Now they'll face the upstart Miami Heat in what could be their toughest test of the playoffs. Here's what they need to do to claim the ultimate prize.