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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

Two key Warriors figures face lame-duck seasons

What could unite Kerr and Kuminga is that it's in both their interests for the team, and particularly Kuminga, to thrive.

Three big questions the Suns must answer as they move on from the Big Three era

The Phoenix Suns moved on from their unsuccessful Big Three era. What should they do to get back on track?

Clippers don't quite deny allegations of wrongdoing at media day

Evidence is mounting that the Los Angeles Clippers engaged in salary-cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard's "no-show" endorsement deal with a team sponsor.

Three big questions the Spurs must answer as their tanking era ends

The San Antonio Spurs have the NBA's most promising young player in Victor Wembanyama, but for the first two years of his career, they've been picking at the top of the draft lottery. They want that to end in 2025-26.

Three big questions Grizzlies must answer in a transitional season

Here are three big questions the Grizzlies have to answer this season.

Warriors offseason finally begins three weeks before season

The NBA free agency period began June 30. Ninety days later, the Golden State Warriors finally announced some moves.

Three big questions Lakers must answer as Luka Doncic era truly begins

Here are three big questions the Lakers face as they embark on the first full season of the Doncic era.

76ers' miserable health continues with guard's injury

Four weeks before the new season starts, the Sixers have lost another key player.

The most overrated NBA players on ESPN's top 100 list

There are some players listed higher than their accomplishments, skills and health might merit. Here are the most overrated players on the list.

End of extension talks put Jazz center firmly on trade block

The Utah Jazz won't be giving Walker Kessler a rookie extension this fall. That means we're headed for a season of trade rumors for the young 7-foot center.

Jazz prospect learns refusing draft workouts often backfires

Ace Bailey turned down workouts with NBA teams in a failed attempt to steer himself to certain NBA teams — then fired his agent when he ended up on the Utah Jazz anyway.

Three big questions the Los Angeles Clippers must answer to make a playoff run

The NBA is investigating, and a promising Clippers season is starting under a cloud.

Zion Williamson touting new fit body — again

We're hearing a familiar refrain from Zion Williamson ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Three point guard trade targets for Rockets

Here are three guards who could fill the Rockets' hole in the backcourt once their trade options open up.

Devastating injury removes Rockets from contender status

The Houston Rockets loaded up on veterans this summer to prepare for a title run. That run just got a lot more difficult with their point guard out for the season.

Three questions the Timberwolves must answer to take the next step

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of the most successful period in the history of their franchise. They've gone to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row, losing in five games each time.

All-Star's injury may force Heat into much-needed reset

Tyler Herro's surgery will deprive the Miami Heat of their leading scorer to start the season. It could also trigger a long-overdue roster reset.

Three reasons the Pistons will trade for All-Star forward

He's expensive, he's in his prime and he's ready to win — all of which makes him perfect for the Detroit Pistons.

Three big questions the Denver Nuggets must answer to get back to the NBA Finals

The Nuggets were surprisingly aggressive this summer, breaking up the core of their 2023 title team while bringing back an old favorite.

New evidence casts doubt on when Clippers cut ties with fraudulent company

The Los Angeles Clippers said they had cut ties with jersey sponsor Aspiration during the 2022-23 season. New reports about their owner's investments with the company cast doubt on that timeline.

The EuroBasket stat that should make Lakers excited for 2025-26

Luka Doncic looked leaner, stronger and more effective playing for Slovenia than he did in a disappointing 2024-25 season that saw him traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.

Clippers' concessions to superstar may have cost Raptors a dynasty

Kawhi Leonard and his uncle made extraordinary demands when he became a free agent in 2019. When the Los Angeles Clippers met many of them, it may have cost the Toronto Raptors multiple titles.

Three big questions reloaded Rockets must answer during 2025 season

The Rockets were patient during their lengthy rebuild, but now they're all in. Here are three questions Houston must answer as it prepares to compete for a championship.

Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again

The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.

Voiding star's contract would reward, not punish, Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers could be facing a number of penalties if the NBA decides their star's endorsement deal violated the salary cap. But one severe punishment might actually reward them.