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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

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.

Watch: Lynx mount futile late run vs. Liberty in WNBA Finals Game 2

The New York Liberty pulled out a win in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, but it wasn't easy, especially late.

Watch: Betnijah Laney-Hamilton carries Liberty to big lead in WNBA Finals Game 2

The New York Liberty have two mega-stars in Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart. But in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, it's been Betnijah Laney-Hamilton lighting it up.

Warriors HC Steve Kerr has honest statement about losing franchise cornerstone Klay Thompson

Thompson left for the Mavericks this summer after 13 years with the Warriors, 10 of them with Kerr.

Heat may have found another gem late in draft

For the Heat, being a "role player" isn't a knock; it's a path to playing time in South Beach.

Draymond Green expands media empire with new football show

The upcoming basketball season will not be the only thing on the plate of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.

Mavericks will need to rely on depth with key reserve sidelined

The Dallas Mavericks added some quality depth to their bench over the offseason, including at the guard position. It's going to be needed from the job.

Five NBA teams that could struggle to start the season

NBA titles aren't won or lost in October, but a team's season can be derailed by a slow start. Whether due to injuries or a brutal early schedule, here are five NBA teams who may struggle to start the 2024-25 season.

Five NBA players likely to change teams this season

The NBA season has yet to begin, but there are already a few players who should keep a travel bag packed and look to rent, not own.

NBA GM survey picks Celtics to repeat as champs

The only reason the Boston Celtics weren't a unanimous choice to win the Eastern Conference in the NBA's annual GM survey is that executives can't vote for their own teams. They were nearly as dominant a pick to win the title.

Clippers' James Harden ready to dominate the basketball again

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is asking for the ball again, but does he actually deserve to handle it in quantity at this stage of his career?

After disastrous year, Grizzlies already dealing with injury to star big man

After their 2023-24 season was derailed by injuries to nearly their entire planned starting lineup, the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping for a healthier year. So far, it's not going well.

Giants tab a franchise legend as next team president

After making Buster Posey their catcher in 2010, the San Francisco Giants won three titles in five years. Now, they're hoping he can work the same magic in their front office.