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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

Warriors preparing to lose Klay Thompson

After 13 seasons and four championship rings, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors are expected to part ways.

Team Canada blames Warriors for Andrew Wiggins' absence

The Warriors said Andrew Wiggins skipping the Olympics was a “mutual decision.” Team Canada disagrees.

Mavericks beef up defense through trade for young guard

The Dallas Mavericks shed a contract and acquired an upside defender.

Five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft

The most famous player in the second round went at No. 55. Over half of the selections were traded. And the new NBA Academy in Africa made history.  Here are five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft.

Bronny James is the most hyped No. 55 pick in NBA history

ESPN devoted a huge chunk of their second-round draft coverage to a player who's likely to average under five minutes per game next season.

The two-day draft is a misfire from the NBA

The NBA turned its yearly draft into a two-day affair. It wasn't exactly riveting television. The main problem is that the draft's second day lacks any of the flair and excitement of the first round.

10 takeaways from the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft

The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft was completed Wednesday night, an evening full of minor trades and some surprising selections. Here are 10 takeaways from draft night.

Spurs make puzzling trade in 2024 NBA Draft

Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama notably hates losing. That's why the Spurs used the No. 8 pick to get him some help. In six or seven years.

'Villanova Knicks' roster is unprecedented in NBA history

The New York Knicks are going to see what happens when a collegiate team just keeps developing together.

Nets keep adding to massive return from Kevin Durant trade

This gives Brooklyn a chance to rebuild from the ground up with a base of young players and talented prospects.

Alex Sarr shows winning lottery is no guarantee of top choice

French teenager Alex Sarr sits atop many NBA Draft boards. But it's looking unlikely he'll be picked by the Atlanta Hawks at No. 1.

Nets finally embrace tanking with Mikal Bridges trade

Now Brooklyn has its own picks back in 2025 and 2026, which opens the door for it to back up the tank. They’ll now get rewarded in the draft for losing, which they were doing quite a bit last season with no draft incentive.

Lakers HC JJ Redick is deservedly taking heat for dropping bombs

JJ Redick was known for bombing away from three-point range during his NBA career. He dropped different bombs during his first news conference as Lakers head coach.

NBA mock draft: Where will national champions, French stars land?

Victor Wembanyama, a generational player from France, was the clear-cut No. 1 overall pick for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft. This year's draft has far less certainty at the top, where Atlanta will pick first overall Wednesday. Yardbarker NBA writers Sean Keane and Adam Taylor determine who's going where in the first round.  

The five best NBA centers who could be available this summer

The NBA has a plethora of star centers. Yet adding a second-tier center this summer might be remarkably affordable.

Bulls shopping All-Star guard to literally half the league

Who you gonna call? Apparently half the NBA if you're trying to trade Zach LaVine.

Three reasons JJ Redick will fail as the Lakers new HC

After striking out in their effort to hire UConn's Dan Hurley, the Lakers hired LeBron James' podcast partner to lead their team. Here are three reasons why the JJ Redick era in Los Angeles is likely to end in failure.

Thunder beef up already-stifling defense with Alex Caruso trade

The Oklahoma City saw what they did well last season and decided to do it even better.

Does winning a title make Al Horford a Hall of Famer?

After 17 NBA seasons, Al Horford is finally an NBA champion. But does adding a ring make his career worthy of the Hall of Fame?

The champion Celtics should still be title favorites next season

After a 16-3 playoff run culminating in their 18th championship, there's no reason the Boston Celtics can't do it again next season. At least for one more year.

Celtics' Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP

First, he signed the biggest contract in NBA history. Then Jaylen Brown followed up his Conference Finals MVP with a Finals MVP.

Three turning points for Game 5 of the NBA Finals

The Celtics finally got over the hump Monday night, taking home the 18th championship in the illustrious history of their franchise with a 106-88 win over the Mavericks. 

Watch: Derrick White hits the floor, then hits a big shot

Derrick White dove for a loose ball and paid the price for it. But he didn't let the teeth-rattling impact slow him down.

Watch: 'Boston Three Party' gives Celtics commanding halftime lead

Boston has gone 10-for-21 from three-point range while building a 21-point halftime lead, going into the break leading 67-46. Dallas has made a stronger effort in Monday's Game 5, but it's only gone 6-for-19 from deep.