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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

Jusuf Nurkic responds after 'Shaqilovic' O'Neal calls him 'soft'

Shaq took a shot at Jusuf Nurkic. Turns out he was The Big Misinformed.

Former Warriors, Wizards guard released after shoplifting charges

There's a number of reasons NBA teams will cut a player. A shoplifting spree is not usually one of them.

Warriors reportedly willing to trade everyone except for one player

The Golden State Warriors have been a one-man team this season. He's the only one they won't consider trading.

Knicks' Mitchell Robinson replacement might be Mitchell Robinson

The biggest difference-maker the Knicks could add to make their team a threat? Mitchell Robinson.

Kawhi Leonard signs massive contract extension with Clippers

The LA Clippers move into their new arena next season. They'll have at least one superstar on board.

Netflix selects five stars for new NBA documentary series

F1 racing, tennis, golf and the NFL all got the Netflix documentary treatment. Now it's coming to the NBA.

Watch: Controversial foul call wipes out game-tying basket for Raptors

Scottie Barnes drilled a game-tying three-pointer to tie the Raptors-Lakers game in the final seconds. A controversial call waved it off.

Three players the Grizzlies could trade following Ja Morant's injury

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is done for the season, and likely so are the team's playoff hopes. Here are three players who Memphis might move now that Morant is having season-ending surgery.

Commanders hire former Warriors GM

Bob Myers turned around one of the NBA's most hopeless franchises. Now one of the NFL's worst teams is betting he can repeat his magic in football. The new Washington Commanders ownership group, led by investor and Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, took over from Dan Snyder before this season.

Watch: Mistake costs Packers three points at the half

The Green Bay Packers can clinch a playoff spot with a win. If they can stop shooting themselves in the foot.

Is Warriors HC Steve Kerr on his way out of Golden State?

The Warriors are looking at a lot of roster changes. They might get one in the head coaching department, too.

Pacers keeping the Greek Freak from getting freaky

Giannis Antetokounmpo is haunted by his team’s inability to beat the Indiana Pacers.

Watch: Nikola Jokic’s 40-foot game-winner

In the final seconds of a tie game with the Golden State Warriors, Nikola Jokic took it to the bank.

Three possible candidates to replace Lakers' Darvin Ham

There's a growing clamor that Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has lost his players, and it may not be long for his job.

Magic announce major honor for Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal may have left the Magic on bad terms, but nearly three decades later, all is forgiven.

Suspended Warriors star's imminent return could push team to make trade

Draymond Green is reportedly close to returning to the Warriors facility. That may mean other players are on the way out.

Pistons lose again despite scoring 148 points

The struggling Pistons put up 148 points Wednesday night. They gave up 154.

Warriors' Klay Thompson vows to 'enjoy last chapter of career'

Klay Thompson is promising to change his negative attitude amid a visibly frustrating season for the NBA veteran. 

Bucks have one more chance to stop nemesis Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost only nine games this season. Three of them came against the Indiana Pacers.

Jordan Clarkson ends extremely long triple-double drought for the Jazz

It had been more than 15 years since a Jazz player had a triple-double in the regular season, until Jordan Clarkson's big night Monday.

Raptors finally have a potential Canadian superstar

The Toronto Raptors have had plenty of Canadian players over the years. But they've never had one with the star pedigree of RJ Barrett.

Watch: Lions convert on amazing two-point conversion that gets reversed

The Lions went for two points and the win late against the Cowboys. Dallas couldn’t stop them, but the referees did.

After OG Anunoby trade, Knicks might not be done trading

The Knicks made a big trade for OG Anunoby. It might not be their last one.

Raptors on their way to losing another star for nothing

The Toronto Raptors have another star reaching free agency. Once again, they're standing pat.

Pistons' losing streak continues after blowing huge lead

The 2-28 Detroit Pistons led the Boston Celtics by 21 points Thursday night. Then they remembered they’re the Pistons