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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

Adam Silver's Las Vegas experiment with NBA Cup may be ending

The NBA's in-season tournament has given the league's viewership numbers a big boost. That hasn't translated to attendance for the deciding games.

Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Steph Curry, Warriors

Gobert was on the wrong end of a Curry flurry during the 2024 Olympics. Friday, the "Stifle Tower" ruined Curry's return and the Warriors' comeback with rebounds, putbacks and dunks down the stretch.

Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell avoids humiliating loss with huge fourth quarter

Nothing motivates an NBA star like the bright lights of a big game. A close second is the fear of humiliating defeat.

Love, actually: Jazz veteran shoots down Grizzlies

Kevin Love doesn't play a lot of minutes for the Utah Jazz. Friday, the 37-year-old turned back the block and reminded the world he's an NBA champion and Hall of Famer.

Older 76ers step up without Tyrese Maxey for win over Pacers

Philadelphia 76ers' leading scorer Tyrese Maxey missed his first game of the season Friday night. Thankfully, the team's other, older All-Stars were ready to pick up the slack in a 115-105 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Victor Wembanyama's return creates playoff atmosphere for NBA Cup semifinal

Wemby should be starting against the 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder in perhaps the biggest game of the season so far.

One painful play symbolizes Clippers' entire miserable season

Without more hustle, it's hard to see the 6-19 Clippers turning things around.

Timberwolves' ball-handler issues are derailing epic Anthony Edwards season

Anthony Edwards has improved at all levels of shooting this season. If the Minnesota Timberwolves can't get him more backcourt help, it may not matter this season.

NBA Cup semifinal is just the first of many big Spurs-Thunder games

If the Spurs' young talent continues to deliver, these teams could be battling for Western Conference supremacy the rest of the decade.

Slumping Raptors fall out of NBA Cup

Two weeks ago, the Toronto Raptors were riding a nine-game winning streak. After Tuesday's blowout loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup, they've lost six of seven games and their offense is stalling out.

Magic asserting themselves as serious contender with NBA Cup win

Playing without the injured Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic continued their winning ways in the NBA Cup. 

Derik Queen doing his best to justify much-maligned Pelicans trade

The New Orleans Pelicans fell to 3-22, but rookie Derik Queen is giving them hope for the future.

Collin Gillespie lifts surprising Suns to clutch win

In Gillespie's third NBA season, and his first on an actual NBA contract, he's been a revelation for the Suns.

NBA teams got 'the memo' on Josh Giddey, Bulls

After the Chicago Bulls lost their seventh straight game Sunday, Giddey told reporters "the memo is out" on how to beat the Bulls. The Bulls have to hope the league hasn't figured out their young guard as well.

Warriors bench a healthy Jonathan Kuminga in blowout vs. Bulls

The Golden State Warriors wrapped up a 2-1 road trip without the injured Steph Curry and Draymond Green. In Sunday's 123-91 shellacking of the Chicago Bulls, they also played without the healthy Jonathan Kuminga.

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are getting closer to a trade that might send him out of Wisconsin. But the Bucks should be in no hurry to send away the best player in franchise history.

Lakers' LeBron James shows his winning edge against Raptors

For the first time in nearly 19 years, James didn't score in double figures. And when the game was on the line, he passed up a chance to keep his streak alive, as finding his teammate got the game-winning shot instead.

Wild ending ruins another comeback by short-handed Warriors in loss to 76ers

The last minute had two successful coach's challenges in the final 14 seconds, plus three turnovers — and more.

Surprise loss to Nets is sign Bulls need to make a move

The Chicago Bulls started the season 5-0. After a surprise loss to the woeful Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, they've dropped to 9-12 and are in serious need of a change.

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

Portland's forward had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and shot 16-of-17 from the foul line.

Clippers' lack of leadership starts with Kawhi Leonard

When the Los Angeles Clippers added Kawhi Leonard before the 2019-20 season, they got a wildly talented future Hall of Famer. They also handed over their franchise to a player who seems completely disinterested in leadership.

Clippers may be dealing with an effort issue amid struggles

The Clippers were supposed to contend for a title this year, and even their own statistics suggest they shouldn't be 5-16.

Khris Middleton takes revenge on old team in Wizards' upset win

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards last season in a misguided playoff push.