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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

Three NBA players who fumbled the bag this offseason

Holding out for more money only works if there's somebody willing to give you more money.

NBA legend’s son shines at Summer League

The son of a basketball legend is proving he’s an NBA-caliber player during the Las Vegas Summer League. And it’s not Bronny James.

Lakers miss out on another free-agent target, who signs with Bucks

The Lakers need to add talent to a team that finished seventh in the competitive Western Conference, but it doesn't seem like free agents want to go there.

Bucks are maximizing their talent on minimum contracts

Milwaukee didn't have much to work with this summer. Yet it managed to land three rotation players on minimum deals.

Watch: Donovan Clingan in Summer League rookie dunk-off

Two rookie centers went toe-to-toe Monday in Las Vegas, and no rims were safe.

Fierce battle developing for Heat's two-way slots

The summer competition for two-way NBA deals can be intense. Especially when that deal is with the Miami Heat.

Top draft picks invisible on Day 3 of Summer League

No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher and No. 2 pick Alex Sarr dueled on the first night of the Las Vegas Summer League. On Sunday, the two French teenagers were barely noticeable in their teams' losses.

Spurs Summer League guard has game and name to be a contributor

It only took a few seconds for the Thomas & Mack Center announcer to shout the most melodious name in Las Vegas Summer League: "Bouyea!"

Summer League showcases Rockets’ embarrassment of young talent

The Rockets fell just short of a play-in berth last season. Their dominant Summer League team shows there’s a bevy of young reinforcements coming.

Bronny James isn’t the only player with a famous dad at Summer League

While the biggest crowds are coming out to see Lakers rookie Bronny James, the Las Vegas Summer League features a number of players with NBA dads.

Kel’el Ware looks like another mid-first-round gem for Heat

Some NBA teams dream of getting a top pick in the NBA draft. The Miami Heat thrive when they draft in the teens.

Watch: Hornets' Nick Smith Jr. breaks ankles at Summer League

Brandon Miller made the All-Rookie team last season, but a different second-year Hornet is impressing at the NBA Summer League.

Nuggets’ top pick’s rookie season likely over before it began

Denver traded up to draft DaRon Holmes II. Now, his rookie season appears to be over after just one Summer League game.

Rockets top pick explodes in summer debut

Houston’s Reed Sheppard played his first Summer League game Friday night. He was so good that it might be his last Summer League game.

Five best remaining NBA free agents

Here are the five best remaining free agents after two weeks of activity.

Bulls lose DeMar DeRozan to protect pick traded for him

DeMar DeRozan reportedly left the Bulls for the Sacramento Kings as Chicago prepares to tank next season — in order to keep a pick it traded for DeRozan.

Lakers GM’s moves last summer doomed this year’s roster

Rob Pelinka made aggressive moves last summer following the Lakers’ run to the conference finals. Now, those moves have hamstrung the upcoming team.

Jazz star could have highly limited trade window

The Jazz haven't found a trade partner for All-Star Lauri Markkanen. But if they give him an extension this summer, his trade window next season will be extremely brief.

Is the Zach LaVine impasse pushing DeMar DeRozan off the Bulls?

DeMar DeRozan loves playing for the Chicago Bulls, but the Chicago Bulls might simply be unable to financially love him back.

Bucks losing ground with totally uninspiring offseason

The Bucks made big moves last summer and lost in the first round. Now, as their Eastern Conference rivals get stronger, the Bucks continue an uninspiring offseason.

LeBron James gets public relations win along with max deal

LeBron James knows how to play the game both on and off the court.

James Harden built the 76ers' superteam by leaving Philadelphia

Just over a year ago, James Harden opted into his 76ers contract and demanded a trade. That decision paved the way for a super team — in Philadelphia.

Nuggets choose tax savings over winning with KCP departure

The Nuggets have lost two crucial players since winning the title in 2023. They couldn't keep Bruce Brown, but they chose not to keep Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Celtics locking in championship core long-term

The Celtics built a championship team around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Now they're locking their squad in for years, no matter what it costs.