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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

Celtics use red-hot third quarter to run away from Knicks

For 26 minutes, the New York Knicks played even with the Boston Celtics. Then Boston caught fire from deep.

Watch: Miles Bridges starts shoving match in final seconds against Warriors

When the dust settled, Bridges got a technical foul, and both Quinones and Williams were ejected. The Hornets dribbled out the clock and everyone went home. 

Victor Wembanyama puts up a five-by-five

Ten days after notching a ten-block triple-double, Victor Wembanyama added a five-by-five.

Lineup change drives Thunder to big win over Clippers

In the first half, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles weren't close. Then the Thunder went to Isaiah Joe.

Lakers HC shares interesting reason for team's defense in blowout loss

The Lakers got blown out Thursday night. Their coach is blaming laryngitis.

Shocking stat exemplifies dismal Nets season

The Brooklyn Nets have played 55 games this season. They’ve drawn six charges.

Kings broadcast fires former player after incident with high school announcer

Matt Barnes was a confrontational NBA player. Apparently he's also like that with high school broadcasters. Barnes was a studio analyst for the Kings pregame and postgame shows for the past three seasons, but his actions at a high school game got him fired.

Union opposition puts new Wizards, Capitals arena project in danger

Ted Leonsis, who owns the Washington Wizards and Capitals, wants a new arena. There's already opposition on several fronts.

Feud among former Clippers suggests why Lob City was a bust

Doc Rivers former Clippers' players are sniping at one another. It might explain why their old team was so disappointing.

Did Jacque Vaughn get fired because of Ben Simmons?

It wouldn't be the first time Simmons has cost a head coach his job.

Timberwolves star dismisses proposed U.S. vs. World All-Star format

Some people want the NBA All-Star Game to have a U.S. vs. World format. All-Star Anthony Edwards isn’t having it.

Five ways to improve All-Star weekend

All-Star ratings improved from last year, but the game was a disappointment. While it might be unrealistic to expect a competitive game, here are five ways the NBA could improve their midseason event.

NBA commissioner casts doubt on future of G League Ignite

The NBA created G League Ignite so young prospects could earn a living. Commissioner Adam Silver isn't sure it's still necessary.

Aimless Nets fire head coach Jacque Vaughn during slump

The Brooklyn Nets are going nowhere fast, but they'll be doing it without head coach Jacque Vaughn.

NBA All-Star Game winners and losers: Tyrese Haliburton is the people's MVP on record-setting night

Damian Lillard may have taken home the Kobe Bryant Trophy, but Tyrese Haliburton was the People's MVP.

Kenny Smith slammed for sexist All-Star commentary

The Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu was a great moment for NBA-WNBA unity. Until Kenny Smith kept talking.

Watch: Bucks sharpshooter claims back-to-back win in three-point contest

He had to survive a close first round in which four players put up 26 points, followed by a tiebreaker round in which he eliminated Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton on a three-point Starry ball shot.

Watch: Anthony Edwards blows the Skills Challenge playing left-handed

The NBA's All-Star Weekend is always at its best when it gets a little weird.

Former NBA center undergoes successful heart transplant

Former NBA center Scot Pollard has undergone a successful heart transplant.

Watch: Luka Doncic hits wild trick shot at All-Star practice

We’ve seen Luka Doncic hit a lot of wild shots. The one at All-Star practice on Saturday might be the best.

Watch: NBA Rising Star bricks free throws after making bold offer

Bennedict Mathurin won MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge. Somehow, he still lost Friday night. As he went to the free-throw line late in Team Jalen's game against Team Tamika, Mathurin offered to bet Paolo Banchero $25K that he could close out the game with two made attempts.

NBA Celebrity All-Star Game needs fewer athletes and more stars

Perhaps the NBA could attract more celebrities if participants weren’t faced with getting run over by NFL defensive ends during the game.

Klay Thompson's dominant game off the bench shows new role suits him

Klay Thompson hadn’t come off the bench since his rookie year. The reserve role suited him.

The Golden State Warriors have a Klay Thompson problem

What are the Golden State Warriors to do with aging star Klay Thompson?

After Joel Embiid's injury, the NBA MVP race is wide open

Joel Embiid was headed for a second straight MVP award before his knee injury. Now that he's ineligible, it's anyone's trophy to win. Here are some of the remaining contenders.