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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

Real blockbuster: Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG for Madrid

Kylian Mbappé’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer. He’s already found a new home.

Knicks are turning free agents into All-Stars

The New York Knicks are doing things a little different these days.

Watch: Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga posterizes the Grizzlies

Jonathan Kuminga went scoreless in the first quarter Friday night. The second quarter was a different story.

Knicks backups dominated the Pacers inside to run win streak to nine

Mitchell Robinson had ankle surgery. Julius Randle is out for weeks. OG Anunoby has a sore elbow. That didn't stop their backups from pushing Indiana around Thursday night.

Domantas Sabonis gets most painful All-Star snub

When Domantas Sabonis wasn't chosen as an All-Star reserve Thursday, it had to sting him. Financially, at least.

Rockets make big trade at the deadline — for next year

The Houston Rockets made a big trade Thursday. But they won't get the benefits until next season.

Watch: Shaquille O'Neal fakes psychic All-Star prediction

During TNT's reveal of the NBA All-Star reserves, Shaquille O'Neal was positive his envelope contained Steph Curry's name.

Timberwolves' All-Star selections show that the NBA doesn't value defense

The Timberwolves have the NBA's No. 1 defense. But their best defender isn't going to the All-Star Game.

Nets give former star tribute video against his will

Kevin Durant didn't think he deserved a tribute video. 

Anthony Edwards gets his money's worth with referee criticism

The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $40K for complaining about officiating. He got a lot of complaining in for that price.

Watch: Anfernee Simons, Blazers ruin Damian Lillard’s homecoming

Dame Time is over in Portland. From now on, it’s Ant Time. Anfernee Simons hit a go-ahead floater with 17 seconds left to give Portland the lead in their 119-116 win over Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA champion, three-time All-Star C officially retires

In a video posted to his X account, he talked about the "end of a chapter" — in three different languages. The former Defensive Player of the Year filmed the announcement at Bàsquet Girona, the Spanish League club he founded in 2014.

Nets not listening to trade offers for star forward

It would appear that the Brooklyn Nets aren't even listening to any trade offers involving forward Mikal Bridges.

Watch: Stephen Curry plays peacemaker to save his teammate

Stephen Curry scored 37 points against the 76ers, but his biggest play might have been saving Jonathan Kuminga from an ejection.

Orioles' new ownership group includes a franchise legend

Orioles fans may not know much about new owner David Rubenstein. But they're very familiar with one of his co-owners.

Watch: Jayson Tatum stuffs Indiana's comeback attempt

Tatum's defense kept the Celtics from blowing a big lead.

Watch: Rough night for Joel Embiid ends with knee injury

Joel Embiid was having a rough game Tuesday night. Then he re-injured his left knee.

NBA investigation likely after Joel Embiid's late scratch

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at punishment from the NBA.

Despite loss, Bucks show improvements in first game under Doc Rivers

Milwaukee's new coach lost his first game. But Doc Rivers and the Bucks looked much more dangerous.

Lingering Zach LaVine injury could mean he goes to unlikely team

Zach LaVine's injured right foot is likely to keep him out through the trade deadline. That opens the door for a surprising trade destination. 

Wizards interim HC Brian Keefe gets first career win

It hasn’t been hard to beat the Pistons this season. But for the 8-37 Wizards and their interim coach, every win is impressive.

76ers' Joel Embiid misses another game in Denver

Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets and Joel Embiid’s 76ers could meet in the NBA Finals this season. Maybe then Embiid would actually play a game in Denver.

Devin Booker's 62-point night makes dubious NBA history

In the last five days, NBA stars Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns have both scored 60-plus points and lost. That had never happened in NBA history before this week.

Watch: Luka Doncic joins legendary club with 73-point game

Doncic shot 25-of-33 from the field, sinking more than three-quarters of his attempts.

Three big NBA All-Star Game starter snubs

Here are three players who easily could have been named starters for the NBA's All-Star Game.