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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

First-place Timberwolves climb out of the franchise cellar

This is the best season in history for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are no longer the worst franchise in sports history.

Lakers get clutch performances from Austin Reaves, referees to advance to semifinals

Austin Reaves made a huge three-pointer to give the Los Angeles Lakers a late lead against the Phoenix Suns. The referees made a huge call to help them keep it.

Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo uses one dribble from half-court to dunk

Giannis Antetokounmpo took one dribble from half-court and dunked against the New York Knicks.

Charles Barkley rips Pelicans' Zion Williamson: 'He's not in shape'

The Pelicans made a run to the in-season tournament semifinals. They'd be even more dangerous if their young star was running more.

Raptors are hungry for a win streak ... literally

The Toronto Raptors have a new coach but the same mediocre results. Now their coach hopes he can bribe them with food.

NBA could get dream in-season tournament matchup — but few will be able to watch

The NBA has been making great decisions on the in-season tournament. Until it came to scheduling the semifinals. 

Watch: Buddy Hield runs up the score at the buzzer

Point differential doesn't matter in the knockout round of the in-season tournament. Buddy Hield acted like it did.

Mavericks go on 30-0 run but still lose on Luka Doncic turnovers

Dallas went on a stunning run to take the lead on the Thunder. Two Luka Doncic turnovers blew the comeback.

Warriors blow second huge lead in five days against Clippers

Draymond Green says the Warriors need to "figure out how to win." they can start by not blowing double-digit leads.

Bulls star declares his top trade destinations

DeMar DeRozan isn't demanding a trade from the Chicago Bulls. But if it happens, he knows where he wants to go.

Watch: Celtics' Jayson Tatum gets ejected by two referees at once

On Friday night, Jayson Tatum complained so much that two officials ejected him at the same time. With seconds remaining in the third quarter, Tatum lost control of the ball and ended up hitting Philadelphia’s Robert Covington in the face while scrambling for the ball.

Watch: Alex Caruso saves the Bulls

The Milwaukee Bucks may have Dame Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Chicago Bulls have Alex Caruso. 

LeBron James will skip Lakers game to watch son's debut

When Bronny James makes his debut for USC, his father will be there, whether the Lakers have a game or not.

Lakers big man has abandoned the three-pointer

Lakers coach Darvin Ham wanted his big man to take six three-pointers per game. Anthony Davis has gone the other direction.

Pistons approaching rare winless month

There have been a lot of bad teams in NBA history. Not many have lost for a full month.

Troubles mounting for Thunder guard Josh Giddey

While the Oklahoma City Thunder are racking up wins, young guard Josh Giddey’s troubles are piling up.

Bulls ‘Big Three’ era hits rock bottom

The Chicago Bulls had high hopes for their All-Star trio. After Tuesday night, those hopes have been dashed.

Warriors insider clarifies report on Andrew Wiggins' conditioning

Turns out Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins had a reason to take it easy this summer.

It's time to change the NBA tournament tiebreakers

The NBA's in-season tournament has been exciting. But the point differential tiebreaker is leading to unpleasant basketball. 

Knicks center makes bombshell allegation about NBA hygiene

Mitchell Robinson has a theory about the color of NBA basketballs.

Draymond Green has embarrassing sequence in his return

Draymond Green came back from his five-game suspension Tuesday. His emotions still got the best of him.

Watch: Malik Monk’s game-winner caps Kings comeback

The Sacramento Kings just had to lose by 11 points or less to advance in the in-season tournament. Malik Monk sent them to the knockout round undefeated.

NBA promotion shows slow ticket sales for in-season tournament

The in-season tournament may be a hit with players, but the public isn't ready to buy in yet.

NBA in-season tournament tiebreaker is ruffling some feathers

The NBA’s new tournament is adding excitement to early-season basketball. But the tiebreaker is creating hurt feelings.

The Memphis Grizzlies are quickly running out of time

The Memphis Grizzlies won't get Ja Morant back for four weeks. It might be too late to save their season.