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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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Spurs insider shuts down ESPN's odd Victor Wembanyama pot-stirring

Wembanyama is the most highly touted prospect since LeBron James.

Lindsay Lohan divulges her son's surprising NBA godparents

Lindsay Lohan rose to fame with her role in "The Parent Trap." Now her son's godfather is a master of eluding a defensive trap.

Andrew Wiggins' return comes at perfect time for Warriors

The team just got Chris Paul back from injury and Brandin Podziemski will also be back Wednesday, putting the Warriors in a rare full-strength position.

Watch: Coby White drives Bulls to comeback win over Kings

Down the stretch, the Sacramento Kings kept turning the ball over. And Coby White kept getting to the basket.

Oh, Canada! Raptors lock up another Canadian player

You don't have to be Canadian to play for the Toronto Raptors. But it certainly doesn't hurt.

After latest setback, Nets' Ben Simmons trade is unmitigated disaster

The Nets thought they were getting an All-Star when they traded for Simmons.

Nurkic's historic performance not enough for Suns against Thunder

Nurkic set a franchise record while accomplishing a feat that hadn't been done in 13 years. Still, Phoenix was unable to pull out the win against Oklahoma City.

Marathon bench performance leads Knicks to upset win

Miles McBride came off the bench 47 seconds into Sunday’s Knicks-Cavs game. He never subbed out.

Warriors' last-minute defensive plan backfires

The Warriors decided on their defensive plan 15 minutes before Sunday’s game with the Celtics. That wasn’t a good idea.

Michael Porter Jr.’s perfect night sweeps Lakers

The Denver Nuggets needed a perfect game to get past the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night. They got one from Michael Porter Jr.

Watch: Malik Monk hits a game-winner with two minutes to play

Both the Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves went ice-cold during overtime.

76ers to build statue of iconic Hall of Famer

A decade after the team retired his iconic No. 3 jersey, The Answer is getting a statue on April 12, when the 76ers play their final night home game of the season against the Orlando Magic.

Shaq tries to sabotage Charles Barkley's new Instagram

Charles Barkley is learning about social media, but he might be wise to be careful who he listens to.

Washington Wizards complete rare winless month

When the Detroit Pistons went 0-for-November, they looked like one of the worst NBA teams in history. Thursday, the Washington Wizards proved they're just as bad.

Atlanta Hawks parting ways with former NBA champion

The Atlanta Hawks are waiving Patty Mills, who has carved out a nice little role in the NBA over the last 15 years.

Adam Sandler movie predicted this 76ers roster

In the movie "Hustle," Adam Sandler plays a basketball scout for the Philadelphia 76ers. The movie features current and former 76ers Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle, Julius Erving and...Kyle Lowry?

Cleveland’s two-big lineup got bullied against Chicago

Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have struggled offensively together. Wednesday they struggled to rebound as well.

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.