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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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, NFL, MLB

LeBron James sets All-Star record, but he shouldn't be a starter

LeBron hasn’t been one of the three best frontcourt players in the NBA this season. He isn’t even the best frontcourt player on his own team.

NBA misses opportunity with trade-deadline schedule

The NBA's big day of trades will be happening amid the hype for the most popular sporting event of the year.

Examining how Nick Nurse is affecting Doc Rivers' career

Doc Rivers lost a coaching job because the Sixers wanted Nick Nurse. He got a new job because Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't.

Watch: Kawhi Leonard can’t miss vs. Lakers

LeBron James missed Wednesday’s Clippers-Lakers battle with an ankle injury. Kawhi Leonard didn’t miss a shot for two-and-a-half quarters.

Watch: Double-dribble, double-tech lets Thunder steal a win

The Trail Blazers were in good shape on Wednesday night up one point with the ball and only seconds remaining, and then everything fell apart.

Five replacements for Doc Rivers on ESPN broadcasts

Doc Rivers is expected to take the Bucks head coach job, which leaves a vacancy in his old job as part of ESPN's top NBA broadcast team. Here are five replacements for Rivers' spot alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke.

Doc Rivers has been lurking as Bucks replacement coach for weeks

Why does the NBA world believe Doc Rivers will be Adrian Griffin’s replacement in Milwaukee? Because he’s already working for the team.

Adrian Griffin finished with shortest head-coaching tenure in decades

The Milwaukee Bucks hired Adrian Griffin in June. He didn't even make it to February.

Tristan Thompson suspended for PED use

Usually when a player uses performance-enhancing drugs, their performance gets more enhanced than scoring 3.8 points per game. Not so for Tristan Thompson.

Joel Embiid wins third Player of the Week, but won't repeat as MVP

For the third time this year, Joel Embiid is the Eastern Conference Player of the Week. But despite what the 76ers social media team claims, he's unlikely to repeat as MVP.

The Heat are moving toward the 'end game' with Kyle Lowry

Thanks to storms last weekend, Kyle Lowry is out of Miami's starting lineup — and might be done with the Heat for good.

Mavericks circling Kyle Kuzma, other Wizards ahead of trade deadline

The Dallas Mavericks have made a deal at the trade deadline for seven straight years. This year, they're looking at some Washington Wizards.

Devin Booker explodes for 52 points in Suns' statement win over Pelicans

Devin Booker didn't wait long to send a message to the New Orleans Pelicans; 12 minutes, to be exact.

Celtics fall to Nuggets, lose first home game of season

The Boston Celtics hadn’t lost at home all season. Until the defending champs came to town.

The Nets need to blow up their team

Reports are swirling that the Brooklyn Nets want to trade for Dejounte Murray. They’d be better off selling at the deadline.

Pascal Siakam deal another sign NBA free agency is unimportant

Free agency is dead. Long live the mid-season trade!

Postponing Warriors-Mavericks game is the right move from NBA

With the NBA world still mourning Dejan Milojevic, the league isn't making the Warriors play yet. 

The A’s new ‘Moneyball’ is paying off legislators

Oakland A’s ownership finally spent money last year. On Nevada politicians.

Dejounte Murray game-winner beats Magic, again

Two months ago, Dejounte Murray beat the Orlando Magic with a game-winner in Mexico City. Wednesday night, he did it again. 

Watch: Anfernee Simons sinks Nets with game-winner

Dame Time is over in Portland. Wednesday night, it was Anfernee Time.

Kings betrayed by offense in fourth-quarter collapse

When the Sacramento Kings blow a game, you don't expect that it's because of their offense.

The Pascal Siakam trade makes the Pacers a serious Finals threat

The Pacers have the NBA's best offense. Now they've added some serious size and defense.

Warriors assistant Dejan Milojevic dies at 46

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic died on Wednesday at the age of 46. Milojevic suffered a heart attack Tuesday night during a dinner with Warriors coaches and players at a Salt Lake City restaurant.

Watch: Joel Embiid puts Nuggets away with personal 10-0 run

The battle between the NBA's two best centers was even for 42 minutes. Then Joel Embiid took over.

Karma strikes Bulls fans for booing Jerry Krause's widow

Bulls fans booed a widow during halftime. Then their team got blown out in the third quarter.