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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

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are getting closer to a trade that might send him out of Wisconsin. But the Bucks should be in no hurry to send away the best player in franchise history.

Lakers' LeBron James shows his winning edge against Raptors

For the first time in nearly 19 years, James didn't score in double figures. And when the game was on the line, he passed up a chance to keep his streak alive, as finding his teammate got the game-winning shot instead.

Wild ending ruins another comeback by short-handed Warriors in loss to 76ers

The last minute had two successful coach's challenges in the final 14 seconds, plus three turnovers — and more.

Surprise loss to Nets is sign Bulls need to make a move

The Chicago Bulls started the season 5-0. After a surprise loss to the woeful Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, they've dropped to 9-12 and are in serious need of a change.

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

Portland's forward had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and shot 16-of-17 from the foul line.

Clippers' lack of leadership starts with Kawhi Leonard

When the Los Angeles Clippers added Kawhi Leonard before the 2019-20 season, they got a wildly talented future Hall of Famer. They also handed over their franchise to a player who seems completely disinterested in leadership.

Clippers may be dealing with an effort issue amid struggles

The Clippers were supposed to contend for a title this year, and even their own statistics suggest they shouldn't be 5-16.

Khris Middleton takes revenge on old team in Wizards' upset win

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards last season in a misguided playoff push.

Jaylen Brown leads Celtics to another surprising win over Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers were supposed to rule the Eastern Conference this season, while the Boston Celtics had a decimated roster. After Jaylen Brown had a triple-double in a 117-115 Celtics victory, Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland and only a half-game back in the standings.

Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel's big shot caps huge day for his family

Kon Knueppel's uncle worked the Michigan-Ohio State game Saturday. Perhaps that inspired the Charlotte Hornets rookie, who hit a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds to force overtime in Charlotte's 118-111 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Cooper Flagg notches first 30-point game to beat swooning Clippers

Saturday, Cooper Flagg became the second 18-year-old to ever score 30 points in an NBA game.

Lakers ditching 'slippery' NBA Cup court for Anthony Davis' return

The Lakers will play their final NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on Friday, but they won't be on their special NBA Cup court.

Overtaxed Tyrese Maxey spends off day at National Dog Show

Maxey is well on his way to becoming a Philadelphia icon. He took it a step further by handling dogs at the National Dog Show just outside Philly in Oaks, Pa., broadcast on Thanksgiving Day.

Desperate Warriors need these two players to debut soon

The Golden State Warriors are 10-10, just lost Steph Curry and desperately need veteran reinforcements.

Celtics outshoot Pistons to end 13-game winning streak in stunning upset

Getting more outside shooting, either from within or through a midseason trade, could elevate the Pistons from a team having a hot start to a team with a chance at a title.

Nico Harrison's issues with team training staff still haunting Mavericks

As the Mavericks faces another injury setback with young center Dereck Lively II, it's fair to ask if Harrison's firing of team trainers helped lead to the team's massive injury issues.

Clippers still can't stop anyone as season begins to slip away

Kawhi Leonard came back. Ivica Zubac continued to grab rebounds. Kris Dunn tried to rough up Luka Doncic. None of it helped the Los Angeles Clippers finally start playing defense.

Magic keep up winning ways without Paolo Banchero

The Orlando Magic weren't happy to see franchise player Paolo Banchero go down with a groin injury two weeks ago. But since then, they've gone 6-2 with one of the NBA's best offenses.

Wizards end monthlong losing streak with stunning blowout win over Hawks

After 31 winless days, the struggling Washington Wizards finally got a victory — and a blowout.

Tyler Herro's return makes Heat legitimate threat in the East

After his first game of the season, Tyler Herro admitted he had "a long way to go" to get back to his All-Star form. He was still good enough to score 24 points as the Miami Heat won their fifth straight game.

Spurs show off depth in third straight win without Victor Wembanyama

Missing 2023 No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, last year's No. 4 pick Stephon Castle and 2025 No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, the San Antonio Spurs are showing they have talent all over their roster.

Kings hit rock bottom in blowout loss to Grizzlies

The 4-11 Memphis Grizzlies didn't have All-Stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Thursday night. That didn't stop them from sending the Sacramento Kings to their eighth straight loss with a 41-point blowout victory, 137-96.

Jeanie Buss' brothers getting fired from Lakers is cutthroat, but entirely predictable

When the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers fired two members of the Buss family Thursday, it wasn't much of a surprise. After all, Joey and Jesse were the only Buss siblings who voted against the $10B sale to Mark Walter back in June.

Landry Shamet crushes Mavericks' hopes down the stretch

Jalen Brunson was the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year last season. Wednesday night, it was Landry Shamet coming through in the clutch to ruin what would have been the Dallas Mavericks' best win of the season.