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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

The NBA lost a giant in Dikembe Mutombo, on and off the court

Dikembe Mutombo was a four-time Defensive Player of the Year who blocked over 3,000 shots, but the 18-year veteran, who passed away Monday, made an even bigger impact off the court.

Biggest reason for Karl-Anthony Towns blockbuster deal is likely new CBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded one of their top players after their best playoff run in decades. And they likely did it for money.

Three questions facing Utah Jazz ahead of 2024-25 season

The Utah Jazz made one big personnel move this summer: Locking up All-Star Lauri Markkanen on a long-term contract extension. Beyond that, the Jazz picked up three more intriguing young players and continued their youth movement.

The A's final game was a boisterous wake for Oakland baseball

The A's organization seemed braced for chaos after their final game in Oakland. What they got was a boisterous wake.

Continuing patient approach, Jazz make long-term commitment to HC

The Utah Jazz may not be ready to enter the playoff picture, but at least their head coach is off the hot seat.

Three questions facing San Antonio Spurs ahead of 2024-25 season

With Victor Wembanyama established and tanking time over, the Spurs are facing new questions for 2024-25.

Grizzlies to retire jersey of the 'Grindfather' March 15

He was driven by shutting down the other team's best player with physical, suffocating defense.

Letter from A's owner is final insult to Oakland fans

Oakland A's owner John Fisher gave the fans one more kick in the ribs via a very, very disingenuous farewell letter.

Former No. 1 pick is perfect Derrick Rose replacement for Grizzlies

The Grizzlies waived a former No. 1 pick this week in Derrick Rose. Another former No. 1 pick could be the perfect replacement.

Former MVP surrenders entire salary to leave Grizzlies

This could be the precursor to his retirement.

Three questions facing Sacramento Kings ahead of 2024-25 season

With DeMar DeRozan joining the squad, here are three questions for the Sacramento Kings.

NBA Hall of Famer set for two jersey retirements

No one in NBA history played as many seasons as Vince Carter. So it makes sense that more than one team wants to retire his jersey, and that is exactly what will happen in 2024-25.

Amid protests, 76ers agree on arena deal with Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers won't be leaving the City of Brotherly Love after all.

Three questions facing Portland Trail Blazers ahead of 2024-25 season

After trading Damian Lillard late last summer, the Portland Trail Blazers started a rebuild last year. With veterans shipping out and young players taking their places, the team looks ready to tank for another season. Here are three questions for the Trail Blazers.

NBA suffers big loss as veteran center heads to EuroLeague

While he averaged 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in his NBA career, he has the off-court career of an All-Star.

Examining how the NBA should realign after expansion

With the NBA going to a 32-team setup, it'll need to change the structure of the conferences and divisions.

Three questions facing Phoenix Suns ahead of 2024-25 season

Here are three questions for the second year of the Suns' Big Three era.

Three questions facing Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of 2024-25 season

The Oklahoma City made the leap last season, but could have even bigger things in store for the coming campaign.

Three questions facing Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of 2024-25 season

The Minnesota Timberwolves were knocking on the door of the NBA Finals in the spring. What will determine whether they can break on through to that final stage this coming season?

Lakers lose backup big man for start of season

If the team's backup bigs can't get healthy, it could end up a long, tiring season in Los Angeles.

Three questions facing the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the 2024-25 season

A nightmare season saw the Memphis Grizzlies go from two straight second-place finishes in the Western Conference to the lottery. Here are three questions that will help determine if they return to contender status or face a repeat of last season.

Three questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of 2024-25 season

LeBron James and Anthony Davis won Olympic gold medals, an in-season tournament and a play-in game last season, but it was still a disappointing year for the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA champion returns to complete Mavericks roster

Dallas isn’t re-signing him for his 2.5 points per game and the 15 three-pointers he sank last season. It's bringing him back because the team has plenty of quality reserves who can play, but not many veteran leaders.