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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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Nuggets star interviews himself after dominant win

Nikola Jokic did it all in the Denver Nuggets' 134-116 win over the Pelicans Monday night, including conducting both sides of his postgame interview.

Young Blazers big man needs knee surgery

Robert Williams was thriving after the Boston Celtics traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. Now he's out indefinitely.

Clippers' fourth-quarter collapse spoils James Harden's debut

James Harden's first game with the Los Angeles Clippers went well...for 36 minutes. Harden made a three-pointer near the end of the third quarter that gave the Clippers a 76-73 lead, but that would be L.A.'s last lead of the game.

Clippers about to repeat Lakers' mistake with Russell Westbrook

James Harden made his first start for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, Russell Westbrook started alongside him.

Damian Lillard is killing Bucks defense

Damian Lillard has had some moments of offensive brilliance for the Milwaukee Bucks. He's had even more moments of awful defense.

Mark Zuckerberg's MMA career put on hold by ACL tear

Mark Zuckerberg won't be fighting Elon Musk - or anyone - for a long time.

Watch: Victor Wembanyama puts the 'no' in OG Anunoby

Everyone has seen rookie Victor Wembanyama's defensive highlights. The French teenager still surprised OG Anunoby. Twice.

Bizarre ending of Texans-Buccaneers game had a huge impact on bettors

Bettors who had money on the Texans were thrilled by their last-second touchdown. Then crushed by what happened afterward.

Watch: Trail Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe’s block saves the game

The Memphis Grizzlies were close to their first win. Then Shaedon Sharpe swatted the game-winner away.

Watch: Steph Curry’s game-winning layup required an extra look

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry beat the buzzer for the win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but it was a buzzer-beater that needed a second look.

Winners, losers from the NBA's first 10 days

After 10 days of the NBA season, there have been early successes and early disappointments.

76ers 'monitoring' situation of four-time All-Star

The Philadelphia 76ers got trade assets and cap space when they traded James Harden. They think they can turn those into an All-Star.

Jordan Poole is putting up embarrassing shots for the Wizards

In his first games as a Washington Wizard, Jordan Poole has showed off some playground moves, but the shots haven't gone in.

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs stun Suns with last-second comeback

The San Antonio Spurs never led against the Phoenix Suns — until there were 1.2 seconds left. Victor Wembanyama had four points in the final 49 seconds as the Spurs came back from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Suns, 115-114.

Rangers to be without two game-changers for remainder of World Series

The Texas Rangers will have to close out the World Series without their ALCS MVP and future Hall of Fame starter.

76ers finally trade James Harden to Clippers

It took more than four months, but the Philadelphia 76ers finally agreed to trade James Harden. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported, just after 2 a.m. on the East Coast, that the 76ers had agreed to trade Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Watch: Rangers turn double play to salvage 'harrowing' Chapman outing

Aroldis Chapman had an adventurous relief outing for the Texas Rangers in Game 3. His defense bailed him out.

Watch: Corey Seager goes deep to extend lead for Rangers in Game 3

Corey Seager only needed one pitch to turn a 1-0 lead to a 3-0 lead. 

Watch: Diamondbacks' Christian Walker runs through stop sign into out

The Texas Rangers kept Game 3 of the World Series scoreless thanks to their defense — and Christian Walker keeping his head down.

Alex Caruso making early case for Sixth Man of the Year

Sixth Man of the Year usually goes to a big scorer. Alex Caruso might win it with defense.

Lakers' LeBron James defies minutes limit, Father Time in first win of season

Lakers coach Darvin Ham wanted to limit LeBron James to 30 minutes a game this season. That plan lasted one game.

Former Warriors GM gives 76ers advice on James Harden situation

ESPN's Bob Myers had a simple answer for what the Philadelphia 76ers should do about James Harden.

Unhappy Bulls have players-only meeting after first game

Plenty of NBA teams have players-only meetings. It's not usually after the very first game.

Watch: Luka Doncic dagger spoils Victor Wembanyama's NBA debut

Victor Wembanyama came alive in the fourth quarter of his first game. Unfortunately for the Spurs, so did Luka Doncic.

Watch: Donovan Mitchell beats the Nets late

The Nets showed off a lot of talent in their first game. But they still don't have a Donovan Mitchell.