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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

NBA champion guard retires after career filled with memorable moments

Belinelli wasn't ever the most famous or accomplished NBA player. But in his 13 NBA seasons, the recently retired guard was part of a number of big NBA moments.

Top 2024 picks getting valuable experience at EuroBasket

France's national basketball team is missing many of the players who led them to a silver medal in the Paris Olympics last summer. That absence opens the door for the NBA's top two picks from the 2024 draft to shine.

Five under-the-radar NBA rookies who could be big contributors

Here are five NBA rookies who could make more noise than expected in their first season in the league.

Warriors free agent has deluded expectations

The Warriors appear no closer to agreeing on a contract with Jonathan Kuminga.

Nets' mishandling of cap space may hurt team's future

In an NBA offseason where very few teams had room under the salary cap, the Brooklyn Nets took on a great deal of unwanted salary — but didn't get a big return.

NBC start times could be bad news for NBA viewership

NBA telecasts are returning to NBC for the first time since 2002. 

NBA schedule is rough on one veteran team

They might be the NBA team least-equipped to deal with the grind of back-to-backs.

Five takeaways from the 2025-26 NBA schedule: New rivalries? Challenging the NCAA?

The NBA released its official schedule for the 2025-26 season Wednesday, featuring holiday specials, In-Season Tournament games and two new broadcast partners in NBC and Amazon Prime.

Six players who could succeed Celtics guard as Sixth Man of the Year

The NBA will have a new Sixth Man of the Year winner. Here are six candidates.

Six NBA players most likely to be traded

NBA teams won't assemble for training camp until September, but some players may not be on those teams for long. Here are six NBA players likely to get traded in the upcoming season.

Four-time All-Star's contract status puts pressure on Hawks in 2025-26

The Hawks haven't talked to Trae Young about an extension, which makes the 2025-26 season critical for both parties.

Celtics' ownership move should concern Lakers governor Jeanie Buss

The Buss family sold a majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to investor Mark Walter in June.

NBA Christmas Day schedule highlights Eastern Conference's talent drain

The NBA's Eastern Conference looks like it's taking a big step back in the 2025-26 season, and the league's schedule for its Christmas Day showcase reflects that.

Rockets taking tough negotiating stance with superstar

Fifteen-time All-Star Kevin Durant has received the maximum salary whenever he's wanted it during his NBA career. That might not be the case if he re-signs with the Houston Rockets.

Five NBA coaches starting 2025-26 season on hot seat

Here are five NBA coaches who will start the season on the hot seat.

Celtics' moves suggest new guard will be traded — eventually

The Celtics have lost a lot of talent this summer, but they've saved a tremendous amount of money in the process.

Lakers star's new contract can save him from his Dallas disappointment

The new contract starts with the 2026-27 season and allows him to opt out of the final year in the summer of 2028, when he'll have 10 years of NBA experience.

All-Star guard's extension was a no-brainer for Spurs

De'Aaron Fox has only played five games with Victor Wembanyama in a San Antonio Spurs uniform. Now he's locked in for the next five years.

Warriors very unlikely to trade young forward — for now

After the Warriors made him the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, he's had moments of brilliance but failed to lock up a starting role.

Luka Doncic and four 'revenge' seasons that bode well for the Lakers

After a shocking trade to the Lakers, Luka Doncic has devoted months to intensive conditioning this summer. With the five-time All-NBA guard looking "lean as heck," Doncic seems intent on proving the Mavericks made a mistake in trading him.

Head-coaching change may have sealed Knicks star's extension

Mikal Bridges agreed to a below-max extension with the New York Knicks Thursday. The extension might not have been possible if Tom Thibodeau was still his coach.

Former lottery pick should be cautionary tale for Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga

Amid his contract impasse with the Golden State Warriors, restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has suggested he'll take the $7.9M qualifying offer. Nerlens Noel might caution against that move.

Lakers set to surprise next season

Somehow, the Lakers are underrated.

Bulls remain committed to mediocrity with head coach extension

Billy Donovan has led the Bulls to three straight play-in tournament appearances and three straight losses.

Which former player will the Warriors reunite with?

The Golden State Warriors are the only NBA team not to make a free-agent signing or trade this summer. They've got their eye on some familiar faces when they finally do make moves.