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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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, NFL, MLB

Former Bucks guard calls out problems with his old team

He was the backup point guard when the Milwaukee Bucks won it all in 2021, so he's uniquely suited to analyze what the current iteration of the Bucks (1-4) needs to do differently.

Injury to Raptors All-Star should jump-start Toronto's tank

The Raptors were already 1-3 with All-Star Scottie Barnes. With their best player out for at least the next dozen games, the team may fold their tent early.

Warriors' Steve Kerr can't win when it comes to young players

Kerr has the unenviable task of trying to develop players like Podziemski, Moody and Kuminga while also winning in the twilight years of Steph Curry's career.

Charles Barkley caught on a hot mic trashing Warriors

Charles Barkley got caught disparaging the Golden State Warriors as TNT's "Inside The NBA" went to commercial Tuesday night. To be fair, Barkley does that on camera, too.

Celtics coach wants more fighting in basketball

Joe Mazzulla is known for his love of martial arts. Tuesday, he argued that the NBA needs more fighting, too.

76ers fine is about player participation — and gambling

The fine is as much about the league's gambling partners as its TV partners.

Rockets' Jalen Green has reinvented his game

Late last season, Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets went on a tear. Now, Green's starting the season just as hot.

Nuggets poised to be fifth straight team to sour on Russell Westbrook

It's not fair to judge Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook on one game. But he's been doing the same act for a while, now.

Watch: Mavericks superstar shows supreme confidence in Klay Thompson

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic wasn't turning around on Josh Green threes last season.

10 takeaways from NBA's second night of action

The second night of NBA action had a lot to offer, but let's examine its top 10 takeaways.

Clippers open up loud Intuit Dome, 'The Wall,' against Suns

For a quarter century, the Los Angeles Clippers were the clear second team in their home arena. The first game at the brand-new Intuit Dome showed a Clippers' home-court advantage right away.

10 takeaways from the NBA's opening night

The NBA started off the 2024-25 season with a TNT doubleheader featuring two of its winningest franchises facing two of its rising contenders.

Alex Rodriguez finally has cash ready for Timberwolves bid, but is it too late?

Alex Rodriguez and his partner say they have the cash ready to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves. They may be half a year late.

Predicting which NBA rookie-scale extensions will age best

Which NBA rookie extensions will stand the test of time and which will immediately begin to wilt?

What is the biggest potential flaw for Lakers ahead of season?

After a 2023-24 season that saw the Los Angeles Lakers lose to the Denver Nuggets in the first round, they had a remarkably quiet offseason.

NBA Western Conference predictions: What future holds for Klay Thompson, Bronny, Wemby

On the eve of the tipoff of the 2024-25 season, Yardbarker NBA writer Sean Keane offers a prediction for all 15 teams in the Western Conference.

Warriors look to future with extension for young guard

The Golden State Warriors are working on two timelines. The one for now and the one for later.

Biggest potential flaw for Thunder ahead of 2024-25 season

Will the front office be decisive if the team needs help at the deadline?

Biggest potential flaw for Nuggets ahead of 2024-25 season

If Denver Nuggets HC Michael Malone becomes infatuated with veteran guard Russell Westbrook, it could mean trouble for a team trying to split the difference between the present and future.

Sacramento Kings double down on offense with McBuckets signing

The Sacramento Kings are trying to rekindle their offense after a down 2023-24 season. Enter, Doug McDermott.

Biggest potential flaw for Timberwolves ahead of 2024-25 season

At full strength, the Wolves are a clear title contender, but they're going to need their very old and very young players to come through.

Spurs continue to capitalize on DeMar DeRozan transactions

The Sacramento Kings traded Jalen McDaniels to the San Antonio Spurs to clear a roster spot, while the Spurs managed to acquire even more trade assets from DeMar DeRozan trades.

Sixers star Joel Embiid saying goodbye to back-to-backs?

Joel Embiid won his first NBA MVP trophy in 2023. With his new commitment to schedule rest and the NBA's new requirements for awards, it could be his last.

Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo gets into spat with Knicks coaches

The Knicks abruptly traded DiVincenzo a few days before training camp.

Liberty even WNBA Finals behind Breanna Stewart's lockdown defense

The New York Liberty needed a big defensive effort in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, with star forward Breanna Stewart delivering in spades.