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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

Preseason opener hints at Grizzlies' bombs-away approach to early season

With Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Zach Edey all out to start the season, bombing away from long range might be a temporary fix for the Grizzlies offense.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama impressive in team's preseason opener 

Victor Wembanyama spent 10 days in China training at a Shaolin temple. He spent his preseason opener dominating a Chinese Basketball Association team.

What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic

Guard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful.

Warriors' Draymond Green is in midseason form — but not in a good way

It only took a little more than a quarter for Draymond Green to get into midseason form.

Grizzlies' injuries approaching critical mass

The Grizzlies were already facing a big challenge in the Western Conference with two starters out to begin the season. Now, that number is likely up to three.

Three questions the Warriors must answer heading into a 'Last Dance' season

This might be the last, best chance for the Warriors to make noise in the playoffs.

The 24 biggest Oscar snubs of all-time

The Academy Awards have honored some of the greatest cinematic performances and masterpieces of all time. But they’ve also snubbed just as many great actors, directors, and films over the years.

Oh, brother! Warriors reuniting Currys in the backcourt

Splash Brothers who are biological brothers should be one of the more fun sibling combinations in NBA history.

Two key Warriors figures face lame-duck seasons

What could unite Kerr and Kuminga is that it's in both their interests for the team, and particularly Kuminga, to thrive.

Three big questions the Suns must answer as they move on from the Big Three era

The Phoenix Suns moved on from their unsuccessful Big Three era. What should they do to get back on track?

Clippers don't quite deny allegations of wrongdoing at media day

Evidence is mounting that the Los Angeles Clippers engaged in salary-cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard's "no-show" endorsement deal with a team sponsor.

Three big questions the Spurs must answer as their tanking era ends

The San Antonio Spurs have the NBA's most promising young player in Victor Wembanyama, but for the first two years of his career, they've been picking at the top of the draft lottery. They want that to end in 2025-26.

Three big questions Grizzlies must answer in a transitional season

Here are three big questions the Grizzlies have to answer this season.

Warriors offseason finally begins three weeks before season

The NBA free agency period began June 30. Ninety days later, the Golden State Warriors finally announced some moves.

Three big questions Lakers must answer as Luka Doncic era truly begins

Here are three big questions the Lakers face as they embark on the first full season of the Doncic era.

76ers' miserable health continues with guard's injury

Four weeks before the new season starts, the Sixers have lost another key player.

The most overrated NBA players on ESPN's top 100 list

There are some players listed higher than their accomplishments, skills and health might merit. Here are the most overrated players on the list.

End of extension talks put Jazz center firmly on trade block

The Utah Jazz won't be giving Walker Kessler a rookie extension this fall. That means we're headed for a season of trade rumors for the young 7-foot center.

Jazz prospect learns refusing draft workouts often backfires

Ace Bailey turned down workouts with NBA teams in a failed attempt to steer himself to certain NBA teams — then fired his agent when he ended up on the Utah Jazz anyway.

Three big questions the Los Angeles Clippers must answer to make a playoff run

The NBA is investigating, and a promising Clippers season is starting under a cloud.

Zion Williamson touting new fit body — again

We're hearing a familiar refrain from Zion Williamson ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Three point guard trade targets for Rockets

Here are three guards who could fill the Rockets' hole in the backcourt once their trade options open up.

Devastating injury removes Rockets from contender status

The Houston Rockets loaded up on veterans this summer to prepare for a title run. That run just got a lot more difficult with their point guard out for the season.

Three questions the Timberwolves must answer to take the next step

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of the most successful period in the history of their franchise. They've gone to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row, losing in five games each time.

All-Star's injury may force Heat into much-needed reset

Tyler Herro's surgery will deprive the Miami Heat of their leading scorer to start the season. It could also trigger a long-overdue roster reset.