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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

Rockets should show zero tolerance for Kevin Porter Jr. after arrest

Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend Monday. The Houston Rockets should release him before he's released from custody.

Luka Doncic's fatal flaw revealed in World Cup

Luka Doncic can beat any player on the basketball court. But that doesn't mean there isn't something keeping him from reaching his full potential.

Lakers' plan for center position may backfire

The Davis-at-forward experiment could lead to some rough shooting nights for the Lake Show.

Team USA stock up, down: Bronze-medal edition

Team USA lost to Germany in the FIBA World Cup semifinal and will now play Canada for the bronze medal. Here's a look at whose stock is up or down with the American basketball team.

FIBA World Cup results up the stakes for Joel Embiid recruitment

The United States and France had disappointing World Cup tournaments. That may lead to some intense recruiting. Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, has never competed in international basketball.

Upsets abound in FIBA World Cup semifinals

The much-anticipated USA-Canada FIBA battle is going to happen. In the third-place game.

Dillon Brooks giving Canada a puncher's chance

Dillon Brooks has had plenty of dustups in his NBA career. Now he's fighting for his country. 

All-Star 'snub' started James Harden's discontent with 76ers

James Harden felt snubbed when the 76ers didn't offer him a max contract. But that wasn't the first snub that bothered him.

Mavericks star ejected in Slovenia's World Cup loss

Luka Doncic complains a lot. The FIBA referees weren't having it Wednesday. Slovenia's Doncic and Canada's Dillon Brooks were both ejected from Canada's 100-89 win over Slovenia in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup in Manila.

Veteran sharpshooter returns to 76ers

Philadelphia traded Danny Green after he tore his ACL. Looks like there were no hard feelings.

Team USA takes revenge on Italy

After a loss to Lithuania, the USMBT took out its frustrations on Italy in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup.

Remembering when Jimmy Buffett was kicked out of a Miami Heat game

The late Jimmy Buffett wasn’t just a legendary singer. He was a die-hard basketball fan who once got himself — and almost his friend Pat Riley — kicked out of a Heat-Knicks game.

Magic center leads Georgia to historic FIBA World Cup win

FIBA ranks Georgia as the No. 32 team in the world. Goga Bitadze just led them to the final 16 in the World Cup. 

Warriors' Klay Thompson has infinite ambitions for his career

The Warriors have been called a super team, like the Avengers. Klay Thompson wants to be like their archenemy.

Rookie pitcher could save Giants' playoff hopes

The Giants have relied heavily on their excellent bullpen this year. But it's a rookie starter that might lift them to the playoffs.

'Hillbilly Kobe' leads Team USA to blowout FIBA win

Austin Reaves is getting the biggest ovations from World Cup fans. He earned them Monday against Greece.

Defeated Nic Batum is 'scared to go home' to France

Nic Batum is retiring from basketball after next summer. But he's embarrassed he's stopping so early this summer. 

Latvia eliminates powerhouse France from FIBA World Cup

Latvia pulled off a huge upset that had significant ramifications at the FIBA World Cup.

Dillon Brooks reflects on embarrassing feud with LeBron James

Dillon Brooks got embarrassed by LeBron James in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Brooks has no regrets. 

Thunder star leads dominant Canadian World Cup debut

Canada hasn't played basketball at the last five Olympics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making sure it won't be six. 

Republican presidential candidate suffers injury playing basketball

Michael Jordan had his "Flu Game," and now Doug Burgum has his "Achilles Debate."

Do Heat have 'landing spot' for Tyler Herro amid Damian Lillard pursuit?

The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t interested in Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, but that shouldn't be holding up a Damian Lillard trade to Miami, according to a recent report.

Argentine legend is sore loser about Bahamas victory

Argentina's basketball team couldn't qualify for the World Cup or the Olympics. A former player is sore about it.

Knicks suing Raptors over stolen scouting reports

The Toronto Raptors led the NBA in steals last season. They also might have stolen proprietary information. On Monday, the Knicks filed a lawsuit that

FIBA performance could inspire a new role for this Magic star

Paolo Banchero has been thriving as a small-ball center for Team USA. He might get a chance to do the same for the Orlando Magic.