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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

Ranking the NBA's most compelling play-in games

Eight NBA teams still have a chance to make the playoffs through the play-in games.

Blazers' Dalano Banton sets embarrassing record

Dalano Banton did a lot during Portland’s last game of the season. Very little of it was positive.

The NBA's top first-round postseason matchups dependent on play-in outcomes

Examining the best potential NBA playoff matchups that are dependent on play-in tournament results. Nuggets-Lakers redux?

Top first-round matchups in NBA playoffs

Here's our ranking of which playoff series will be the most compelling.

Pelicans facing daunting play-in rematch with Lakers following dismal regular-season finale

The New Orleans Pelicans have two days to figure out LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Tiger Woods puts up worst 72-hole score of his career

Tiger Woods made history when he made his 24th straight cut at the Masters on Friday. Sunday, he made some history he would have rather avoided. Woods had a 77 on Sunday for what was not only his worst score at the Masters but the worst 72-hole round of his career.

Warriors are choosing rest over seeding ahead of postseason

The Warriors are opting for rest in their final action ahead of the postseason.

Watch: Devin Booker steals ball, win, playoff spot from Kings

The game showed just how tight the Pacific Division has been this season.

Joel Embiid, 76ers have a good chance to avoid play-in

When Joel Embiid returned, it looked like the 76ers would have to win all their remaining games to stay out of the play-in. They’re one game away from doing it.

Watch: Devonte' Graham stuns Nuggets, who fall into historic tie in the West

The Nuggets went from first place to a potential third-place finish. Who would have guessed it would be because of Devonte' Graham?

Top NBA landing spots for Donovan Clingan

After two national titles in two years at Connecticut, Donovan Clingan is entering the NBA Draft.

NBA commissioner says officiating has changed during back half of season

Adam Silver wasn’t happy with how easy scoring had become. He's much happier with fewer foul calls.

Magic's late-season slide could drop them into play-in

One week ago, the Magic had a strong chance at the No. 2 seed in the East, but now they might land in the play-in.

Watch: Nuggets reserves ice crucial win with dunks

This was a game that made the Nuggets look very imposing for the playoffs.

Celtics go all-in on core with Jrue Holiday extension

The Boston Celtics have been the best team in the NBA this season. They're committing big money to keeping the team together long-term. 

Bucks star's injury could spare his coach hard questions

Taking over a contending NBA team midseason isn't easy, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has struggled with a team full of players he didn't choose.

Watch: Dan Hurley reaches out and pushes own player during play

After two dominant runs through the NCAA Tournament, it's hard to criticize Connecticut coach Dan Hurley. Unless he's grabbing his players during a game.

Zach Edey's monster game isn't enough for Purdue in title game loss

Zach Edey put up 37 points in the national title game. Unfortunately, the rest of his teammates only scored 23 points as UConn defeated Purdue, 75-60.

Hornets to interview notable female coach for head coach job

Lindsey Harding won coach of the year in the G League. Now she could make history with the Charlotte Hornets. 

Here are five possible replacements for John Calipari at Kentucky

With Coach Cal finalizing a contract with Arkansas, here are five coaches who could fill John Calipari's big shoes in Lexington.

New starting lineup turned Mavericks into serious contenders

On March 6, the Dallas Mavericks were sitting in eighth place with a 34-28 record. Then a new starting lineup changed their whole season.

LeBron’s stomach and AD’s eye put Warriors in control of their own destiny

The Warriors managed to win without their top star, while the Lakers fell without two of theirs.

Watch: Paul George wins it on both ends for Clippers

Paul George nailed the go-ahead shot for the Clippers on Sunday. Then he blocked Darius Garland’s attempt to avoid OT.

Purdue is one game away from redemption

If Purdue gets past UConn, it would be the school's first championship.

Watch: Xavier Tillman hits huge game-winner for Celtics against Kings

With seven seconds remaining, Tillman nailed the shot to help seal the win for the Celtics.