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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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Why Cavaliers, Grizzlies are rooting for guards in Defensive Player of the Year race

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies couldn't be happier with the defense they're getting from their young big men. They would probably just prefer they don't get a trophy for it.

TNT makes notable change to programming for Jimmy Butler's return to Miami

You can tell there's a fierce rivalry between two teams when a network voluntarily gives up a New York Knicks game to showcase it. Jimmy Butler's return to Miami fits the bill.

Jamal Murray's surge has propelled Nuggets' win streak

After a slow start, Jamal Murray is on a hot streak, and so is his team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes most of limited minutes in comeback win

In 24 minutes, Antetokounmpo finished with 23 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a block.

Celtics guard breaks out of slump in blowout win

If he keeps shooting like this, the Celtics will end up with the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Five ripple effects of Victor Wembanyama's injury

Victor Wembanyama's promising sophomore season has been cut short by an injury. Here are five ripple effects from the shoulder ailment that will keep the San Antonio Spurs center out for the season.

Lakers, Luka Doncic have rough night in loss to Hornets

The Lakers still look comfortably playoff-bound, but they're going to need to figure out Doncic's place if they want to go far in the crowded Western Conference.

Jersey numbers show tension runs deep between Jimmy Butler, Heat as HOFer enters fray

Jimmy Butler is now a Golden State Warrior, but based on jersey choices, the bitterness between him and the Miami Heat continues.

Big Shai Gilgeous-Alexander decision could be great news for Thunder fans

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plans to act as his own agent going forward. That's good news for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Winners and losers from NBA All-Star Weekend

Here are the winners and losers from 2025 All-Star Weekend.

Stephen Curry wins All-Star Game MVP at home arena

There had never been an All-Star Game split into a round robin format before Sunday night. Stephen Curry making big shots and winning trophies at the Chase Center has happened plenty of times before.

Baffling TNT tribute exemplifies how NBA botched All-Star telecast

Early in the final of the new, competitive NBA All-Star Game, the telecast took an extended timeout to pay tribute to "Inside the NBA." For 20 minutes.

Shaq's OGs grind out win over Rising Stars

The future Hall of Famers on Team Shaq advanced to the All-Star Game final, but the Rising Stars kept the game close up until Damian Lillard's game-winner.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Team Chuck over Team Kenny

Eight All-Stars were picked ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the All-Star draft. He may have taken that personally Sunday night.

Late starts part of NBA's All-Star problem

The NBA revamped the format of the All-Star Game to make it more competitive than in previous years. But it continued a problem that's been around for years: starting the game half an hour late.

Draymond Green predicts another Warriors championship

All-Star pre-game shows are usually a snooze. Draymond Green made TNT's show a whole lot more interesting Sunday night.

Knicks are creating goodwill with thoughtful trades

After the trade deadline, there's often bitterness between teams and the players they sent away. The New York Knicks have mostly avoided this, thanks to helping their players get to good situations.

NBA makes big mistake with Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu shootout

The three-point challenge between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu was the best part of last year's All-Star Weekend.

Watch: Kyrie Irving's defense seals short-handed Mavericks' win

Irving also finished with 42 points, with 27 of them coming in the second half, and 14 in the final quarter. 

Hawks guard is swiping the ball at an unprecedented level

Dyson Daniels' steals got the Atlanta Hawks to overtime on Wednesday night. It's a level of thievery the NBA hasn't seen in decades.

Pacers bench carrying team to home-court advantage

The Indiana Pacers rode their depth to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. As their team has gotten healthier, it's becoming a huge strength once again.

Two former 76ers No. 1 picks getting second chances in Pacific Division

The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Ben Simmons (2016) and Markelle Fultz (2017) with the No. 1 pick in back-to-back years. Years later, they're both getting a new start in California.

76ers fans boo their star at the end of another loss

The misery of this Sixers season has been so intense that it's managed to counteract the joy Philly fans have felt after winning a second Super Bowl in eight years.

Brandon Ingram's extension is a risky gamble for Raptors

With this Ingram move, the Raptors may have gotten themselves closer to another sell-off of expensive players — and no closer to contention.