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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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Michael Porter’s block party swats away Warriors' upset bid of Nuggets

Denver’s Michael Porter Jr. is deadly behind the three-point arc. On both sides of the ball.

Jalen Brunson saves Christmas for the Knicks

After an ESPN analyst said New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was “too small,” he certainly played big on Christmas Day.

Last-second field goal crushes hopes of both Patriots, Broncos

The Broncos and Patriots franchises both needed a Denver win. Bailey Zappe and Chad Ryland wouldn’t let it happen.

Watch: Seahawks win on another last-minute touchdown

The Seattle Seahawks are causing their fans all kinds of stress these days, but they're also winning again.

Mason Rudolph continues 'year of the backup QB' with shocking win over Bengals

Mason Rudolph hadn't started an NFL game in two years. In the "year of the backup quarterback," that doesn't matter.

NBA scheduling decision takes steam out of Christmas games

On Christmas, the NBA presents five showcase games. Unless they're repeats of games from two days earlier.

What’s wrong with the Pistons? It starts with the owner

He's had 12 years to demonstrate that he isn't good at this. It's time for Tom Gores to let someone else make important decisions in Detroit.

Trail Blazers center gets revenge on old team

Deandre Ayton insisted he didn't care about playing the Phoenix Suns. His play told a different story.

Watch: Shaq lists his 'man crushes'

"Shaqtin' A Fool" is a regular "Inside The NBA" tradition. Tuesday night, Shaquille O'Neal was Shaqtin' amorous.

Watch: Steph Curry says 'night night' to Celtics

The Warriors were trailing by double digits early in the fourth and Steph Curry had five fouls. Not a problem.

Ja Morant's game-winner caps huge Grizzlies comeback in return

Following a 25-game suspension, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant needed just 24 minutes to get back to All-Star form.

Suspended guard returns to woeful Grizzlies

Ja Morant's 25-game suspension ends Tuesday. Is it too late for the Memphis Grizzlies?

Watch: Dillon Brooks sinks Memphis with his three-pointers again

In a predictable turn, Rockets forward Dillon Brooks sealed Friday's win over his old team with a three-pointer, the kind of shot which he bricked so often while playing for the Grizzlies last season.

Spurs break 18-game losing streak in win over Lakers

The San Antonio Spurs hadn’t won a game since Nov. 2.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers officially have a rivalry

One offshoot of the NBA's in-season tournament is that it might have sparked a rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks.

Cavaliers injuries could lead to Donovan Mitchell trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers spent big to build a contender around Donovan Mitchell. With two starters injured, their playoff chances are in jeopardy. Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are the Cavaliers' two most important young players.

How Warriors benching former All-Star benefits Klay Thompson

Andrew Wiggins had started all 656 games of his NBA career until Thursday night, and it appeared to open things for a struggling Klay Thompson.

Sixers extend team president through 2028

Daryl Morey wouldn't give James Harden a contract extension this year. After standing firm, Morey got an extension of his own. 

Oklahoma City voters approve huge giveaway to Thunder owners

Oklahoma City voters approved funding for a $900 million basketball arena. The team owners will pay just $50 million.

Warriors' Draymond Green issues reaching critical point

The Warriors have always tolerated Green's outbursts because his play was so valuable, but the blowups and the violence are getting so bad that he's not even able to play.

Could the reeling Pistons break the losing streak record?

The Detroit Pistons have lost 19 straight games. Seven more losses would put them in the record books.

NFL accidentally gives NBA ratings boost

The NFL remains king, but the NBA scored a slight victory of its own on Thursday.

Charles Barkley praises former Warriors GM for 'jumping off the Titanic'

When ESPN and TNT combined broadcast crews Thursday, Bob Myers should have expected to get some heat from Charles Barkley. 

Knicks guard complains about offensive role

New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes said that his shots are starting to feel like they weigh 100 pounds.

Padres social media posts incredible announcement of Juan Soto trade

The Padres lost superstar Juan Soto in a trade to the New York Yankees. Their social media team focused on the positive.