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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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It is officially time to panic for 76ers

In a season where the Sixers have had their share of bad losses, Monday night's 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat might have been the worst of all. 

Watch: Bucks' Damian Lillard downs Rockets with late layup

One of the NBA's hottest teams faced one of the NBA's coldest teams Monday night. But a cold-blooded finish from Damian Lillard helped the Milwaukee Bucks steal a game from the Houston Rockets.

Watch: Knicks' Jalen Brunson shows off passing ability vs. Wizards

The New York Knicks usually depend heavily on Jalen Brunson's scoring. Monday against the Washington Wizards, he carved up the defense with his passing.

Lakers to honor former HC Pat Riley with a statue

Six former Lakers and one broadcaster are commemorated outside of Crypto.com Arena. Now the Los Angeles Lakers are adding a coach to their ranks.

Aftermath of missed calls show frustrating side to NBA officiating

Most of the time, the Last Two Minute Reports are more frustrating than anything else.

ESPN scores big with 'Inside the NBA' acquisition

We're still three months from the NBA's trade deadline, but ESPN has already pulled off the biggest swap of the year by getting the world's best studio show.

Kings star goes off in consecutive games

He joins Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant as the only players in history to put up as many as 109 points in consecutive games.

Watch: LaMelo Ball hits game-winning free throws after getting fouled by Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo put up his first triple-double of the season, but he also fouled Ball with 7.3 seconds to go.

NBA considering confusing new All-Star Game format

The NBA tried going back to basics for last year's All-Star Game. Now they're considering another complicated format for the league's midseason showcase.

Best matchups to watch during second night of NBA Cup

After the first night of the NBA's in-season tournament produced three thrilling games that went down to the wire, the competition and its elaborate court designs continue Friday.

Blazers center vaults into Rookie of the Year race

Donovan Clingan got a chance to start Wednesday night for the Portland Trail Blazers. To celebrate the occasion, he had a block party.

Kings unveil strange new mascot

The Kings adopted a brand-new mascot for the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday, and he's already one of the NBA's weirdest.

Watch: John Collins dunks the Jazz to victory over Mavericks

At the end, it was the Clarkson-Collins duo that did it all for Utah.

Watch: Pistons rookie blows game-winning free throws vs. Bucks

In the biggest moment of his young NBA career, No. 5 pick Ronald Holland II had a chance to win a huge game by making a single free throw. He did not.

76ers shorthanded again as stars sit out second game of back-to-back

The 76ers finally got to see prized free agent Paul George play with superstar Joel Embiid on Tuesday night. Wednesday night, they'll be back on the bench in street clothes.

Lakers center to miss time with ankle injury amid NBA investigation

The Center will miss the next couple of weeks before he's re-evaluated by the team's medical staff.

Draymond Green claims Klay Thompson 'ghosted' Stephen Curry before homecoming

Stephen Curry didn't give a planned speech honoring his former teammate Klay Thompson Tuesday night, and was quite fired up at game's end. Wednesday, Draymond Green provided the reason.

Steph Curry has admission about his 'night night' move against Mavericks

Steph Curry still hasn't done his signature celebration in a game the Warriors lost. 

Heat waste Tyler Herro's late heroics in loss to Pistons

Tyler Herro hit every big shot possible for the Miami Heat Tuesday night. Then their veteran coach blew the game by calling a timeout he didn't have.

Watch: Onyeka Okongwu's game-winning tip-in shocks Celtics in Emirates Cup opener

Onyeka Okongwu tipped in a Dyson Daniels miss with 6.1 seconds for the game-winning basket in Atlanta's 117-116 win over Boston.

Watch: 76ers' Joel Embiid runs out of gas early in season debut

Joel Embiid sat out the Philadelphia 76ers' first nine games of the season as he worked on his conditioning. Tuesday night, it was clear that conditioning still needs some work.

Watch: Warriors greet Klay Thompson with hero's welcome

Klay Thompson's homecoming was certainly emotional.

Three best matchups for the opening night of the Emirates Cup

The NBA's in-season tournament begins Tuesday night, and the multi-week event kicks off with some intriguing games.

Watch: 76ers' Caleb Martin steals rebound from twin brother, Cody

Down one point in overtime Sunday, Cody Martin of the Charlotte Hornets had a chance to corral a missed free throw and give his team a final shot. His twin brother, Caleb, had other ideas.

Victor Wembanyama's monster game leads Spurs to win over Kings

It was a stunning shooting night for the sophomore center, who went 6-of-12 from behind the arc.