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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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After election of Carmelo Anthony, who's next for Basketball Hall of Fame?

Now that Anthony is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, here are five NBA greats who should be next in line for induction.

This nasty stat tells true worth of new Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony

New Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony is the 10th leading scorer in NBA history. But when it comes to playoff success, he's one of the least successful Hall of Famers.

Nikola Jokic's 61-point triple-double isn't enough to beat Timberwolves

It was the sixth straight time the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets, dating back to the final games of their second-round playoff series last May.

Coby White lifts Bulls to a play-in tournament berth

Coby White was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for March. He didn't cool off on the first day of April.

Massive Stephen Curry performance lifts Warriors to fifth place in West

The Golden State Warriors could have finished Tuesday night in fifth place with a win, or fallen all the way to eighth with a loss. Stephen Curry simply refused to let them lose.

Rockets' shooting woes exposed in loss to Lakers

Houston's defense still looks great, but it needs the offense to pull its weight if it wants to win a playoff series.

Clippers beat Magic in battle of two of NBA's best defenses

The Los Angeles Clippers and Orlando Magic have top-four NBA defenses. It's no surprise they played one of the season's lowest-scoring games on Monday night.

Kevin Durant's injury may be final blow to miserable Suns season

With his team 1.5 games out of the play-in tournament with two weeks to play, Durant's ankle sprain couldn't have come at a worse time.

Kings' late-season collapse could lead to big changes in front office

The Sacramento Kings lost Saturday night for the ninth time in their last 12 games. Their late-season collapse could cost them a play-in spot — and cost their coach and GM their jobs.

Bucks' slide is leading to major impact on playoff seeding

The Milwaukee Bucks lost their fourth straight game Sunday night. This slide might cost them dearly when it comes to playoff seeding.

Pistons come alive to beat Cavaliers for first time since 2022

Playing without All-Star Cade Cunningham against a team that had beaten them in 12 straight games, the Detroit Pistons almost blew a 19-point lead. Then they locked down the Cavs in the final four minutes.

Stephen Curry's return helps Warriors get back on track 

The Golden State Warriors missed 42 three-pointers Friday night, but the return of Stephen Curry and their hot shooting on two-pointers snapped a two-game losing streak.

LeBron James explains why he and Michael Jordan 'don't talk'

James revealed that he and Jordan "don't talk," but he explained that it isn't due to any rift between them.

Damian Lillard's injury means Bucks are no longer contenders

If he can't play again this season, Milwaukee may be all out of options with its current core.

Pistons are shaping up to be a nightmare playoff matchup

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are the NBA's three best teams. Since a week before Christmas, they're also the only teams who've been better than the Detroit Pistons.

Magic finally find a third scorer in third straight win

For an offense that has depended on the Magic's two young stars, his emergence gives the team an extra dimension and keeps defenses from focusing solely on them.

Heat demolish Warriors in Jimmy Butler's homecoming to Miami

Before they traded him to the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat were frustrated by Jimmy Butler's lackadaisical play and disinterest in scoring. They got to see that again in a blowout win on Tuesday night.

KD outduels Greek Freak as Suns win fourth straight

Kevin Durant put the Phoenix Suns on his back with the team's season teetering on the brink of disaster and Bradley Beal out. Then Devin Booker finished the job.

Bulls backcourt explodes again as Chicago beats another contender

The Chicago Bulls had a six-game road trip where they faced five Western Conference playoff teams. Thanks to their dynamic young guards, they finished 4-2, with a real chance of escaping the 9-10 play-in.

Pacers ride scorching third quarter to win over Timberwolves

One week ago, the Indiana Pacers sank five three-pointers in overtime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Monday, they shot the lights out in a scorching third quarter to take down the Wolves again.

Lakers defense disappears yet again in third straight loss

The Los Angeles Lakers got all their injured starters back last weekend. Their defense remained absent without leave Monday night.

Anthony Davis lifts Mavericks to win in his return to team

Anthony Davis played only 24 minutes in his long-delayed second game with the Dallas Mavericks, but his presence helped the Mavericks' defense. As did playing the Brooklyn Nets.

Stephen Curry may rush back to support new teammate in Miami

Stephen Curry still hasn't been cleared to return to the Golden State Warriors. His coach thinks he'll be back Tuesday, out of loyalty to a teammate.

Stephon Castle's big passing night adds to Rookie of the Year resume

Stephon Castle dished out 14 assists in the Spurs' 128-120 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.

Paolo Banchero continues post-All-Star scoring binge

In his third season, Banchero is rounding out his game.