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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

Bulls' lack of trade activity shows they won't make any necessary moves

The team's early success is fun to watch, especially with them playing at the NBA's fastest pace. But every win this year might make the future Bulls worse. 

Bucks are far from trading Giannis Antetokounmpo

 The Bucks sitting at 2-8 after their second loss to the Boston Celtics Sunday, but don't expect the Greek Freak to opt out any time soon.

Ja Morant's injury nothing new for resilient Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies got bad injury news about superstar Ja Morant this weekend. But accounting for missing starters is nothing new for this injury-plagued roster that's been surprisingly resilient this season.

Kings' three-point problems holding them back

The team's inability to shoot from the outside is keeping it from being elite.

Thunder center's injury will test the limits of small ball

Until the end of the month, the tallest active player on the Thunder is 6-foot-9 center Ousmane Dieng.

Warriors complete statement road trip with big win over Thunder

The Golden State Warriors got off to a hot start against some mediocre competition. They stayed hot, completing a 4-1 road trip with a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Scottie and Scotty Pippen Jr. make father-son history

Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has been out of the league for decades, but he still managed to make history — thanks to his son, Scotty.

Classic Suns-Mavs game ends with questionable call

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks game featured a battle between some of the NBA's biggest stars. It ended on a controversial foul call on an offensive rebound.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns crushes spiraling Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks haven't had a lot of answers during their 2-7 start. They especially had no answer for Karl-Anthony Towns Friday night. 

Watch: Cavaliers blitz Warriors with 20-2 run to open game

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked every bit like the NBA's only undefeated team in the opening minutes Friday.

Anthony Edwards' three-point barrage is super-charging Timberwolves offense

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost a lot of three-point shooting when they traded Karl-Anthony Towns. Anthony Edwards is making up the difference all by himself.

Bucks shake up starting lineup, end losing streak

A new starting lineup helped the Milwaukee Bucks get their second win. Playing the Utah Jazz didn't hurt either. 

Warriors looking dangerous with recharged Andrew Wiggins

A refreshed Wiggins has been a key piece of Golden State's hot start.

Young players are stepping up during the Nuggets' winning streak

The Nuggets were in trouble after losing starters Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon. But GM Calvin Booth's first three first-round picks have helped the Nuggets to a three-game win streak.

JJ Redick's latest viral moment emphasizes his difficult transition into coaching

When he worked for ESPN, JJ Redick was thrilled when one of his clips would go viral. Now that he's coach of the Lakers, that's no longer a positive.

Struggling NBA contenders can draw hope from the ‘97 Suns

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers have had miserable starts to the season. But there’s one team that started far worse and still made the playoffs.

Rockets' Tari Eason may be forcing his way into the starting lineup

Eason spearheaded a Houston Rockets comeback Saturday night that fell just short. The team might not be able to keep him on the bench much longer.

Warriors' Draymond Green sets stunning goal for himself

NBA players are known for their irrational confidence, but the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green may have made the boldest prediction of the season.

NBA has surprising early leader in plus/minus

The NBA’s leaders in plus/minus include plenty of All-Stars, key players from title contenders and... Brandin Podziemski?

76ers' Joel Embiid has angry, profane response to his critics

Embiid had some colorful language for people who claim he doesn’t want to play.

A 2022 trade helped submarine this version of the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks could use a young, athletic guard who can shoot the three. Two years ago, they traded exactly that kind of player.

Magic star out indefinitely with torn oblique

After one of the best weeks of his young career, this Orlando Magic star is reportedly going to be sidelined indefinitely.

Grizzlies guard gets revenge on former coach in win

Facing his former head coach Thursday night, this young guard helped his new team put on a defensive clinic.

Lakers are giving up on this recent first-round pick

16 months after selecting Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 pick in the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers have given up on the second-year guard.

Watch: Bronny James scores first NBA points

Bronny James scored his first NBA points Wednesday night. He just needs 40,578 more to catch his father.