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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

Luka Doncic celebrates 25th birthday with 67th triple-double

On his 25th birthday. Luka Doncic gave the Dallas Mavericks a gift.

Watch: LeBron James shoots down Clippers

At age 39, LeBron James is having the best three-point shooting year of his career. That was on display in Wednesday night's fourth quarter.

Warriors star out indefinitely due to 'personal matter'

Last season, he was away from the team with a "family matter" for the final 25 games of the regular season.

NBA denies Knicks protest of controversial game vs. Rockets

An NBA team hasn't successfully protested a game since 2008. That streak continued when the league denied the Knicks Wednesday.

NBA referee continues wild week

NBA referee James Williams has had an interesting week (to say the least) and it's only Wednesday.

Watch: Moses Moody save starts spectacular break for Warriors

Moses Moody got a rare start Tuesday night. Some spectacular plays showed why he deserves more minutes.

The new-look Raptors are poised to steal a playoff berth

The Toronto Raptors traded away two veteran stars this season. They've got a great chance to make the play-in anyway.

NBA fines show worst offense is still leaving the bench

Jimmy Butler and Naji Marshall got suspended for a game for fighting. Their teammates who left the bench got a lot more. 

Celtics use red-hot third quarter to run away from Knicks

For 26 minutes, the New York Knicks played even with the Boston Celtics. Then Boston caught fire from deep.

Watch: Miles Bridges starts shoving match in final seconds against Warriors

When the dust settled, Bridges got a technical foul, and both Quinones and Williams were ejected. The Hornets dribbled out the clock and everyone went home. 

Victor Wembanyama puts up a five-by-five

Ten days after notching a ten-block triple-double, Victor Wembanyama added a five-by-five.

Lineup change drives Thunder to big win over Clippers

In the first half, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles weren't close. Then the Thunder went to Isaiah Joe.

Lakers HC shares interesting reason for team's defense in blowout loss

The Lakers got blown out Thursday night. Their coach is blaming laryngitis.

Shocking stat exemplifies dismal Nets season

The Brooklyn Nets have played 55 games this season. They’ve drawn six charges.

Kings broadcast fires former player after incident with high school announcer

Matt Barnes was a confrontational NBA player. Apparently he's also like that with high school broadcasters. Barnes was a studio analyst for the Kings pregame and postgame shows for the past three seasons, but his actions at a high school game got him fired.

Union opposition puts new Wizards, Capitals arena project in danger

Ted Leonsis, who owns the Washington Wizards and Capitals, wants a new arena. There's already opposition on several fronts.

Feud among former Clippers suggests why Lob City was a bust

Doc Rivers former Clippers' players are sniping at one another. It might explain why their old team was so disappointing.

Did Jacque Vaughn get fired because of Ben Simmons?

It wouldn't be the first time Simmons has cost a head coach his job.

Timberwolves star dismisses proposed U.S. vs. World All-Star format

Some people want the NBA All-Star Game to have a U.S. vs. World format. All-Star Anthony Edwards isn’t having it.

Five ways to improve All-Star weekend

All-Star ratings improved from last year, but the game was a disappointment. While it might be unrealistic to expect a competitive game, here are five ways the NBA could improve their midseason event.

NBA commissioner casts doubt on future of G League Ignite

The NBA created G League Ignite so young prospects could earn a living. Commissioner Adam Silver isn't sure it's still necessary.

Aimless Nets fire head coach Jacque Vaughn during slump

The Brooklyn Nets are going nowhere fast, but they'll be doing it without head coach Jacque Vaughn.

NBA All-Star Game winners and losers: Tyrese Haliburton is the people's MVP on record-setting night

Damian Lillard may have taken home the Kobe Bryant Trophy, but Tyrese Haliburton was the People's MVP.

Kenny Smith slammed for sexist All-Star commentary

The Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu was a great moment for NBA-WNBA unity. Until Kenny Smith kept talking.

Watch: Bucks sharpshooter claims back-to-back win in three-point contest

He had to survive a close first round in which four players put up 26 points, followed by a tiebreaker round in which he eliminated Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton on a three-point Starry ball shot.