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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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, NFL, MLB

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.

Veteran NBA guard becomes a source of news

This could be the next engine that fuels NBA transactions hype.

Wizards, Capitals arena plan stalls in Virginia legislature

Ted Leonsis announced his NBA and NHL teams were moving to Alexandria. That may have been premature.

Super Bowl LVIII commercials were hit and miss

Super Bowl LVIII offered up a nice mix of commercials, though not all of them hit the funny bone.

Taylor Swift could vindicate unfairly maligned sports girlfriends

Taylor Swift has weathered unwarranted criticism from sports pundits like a champ. Her relationship with Travis Kelce isn't going to be the reason the Kansas City Chiefs win or lose the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Draft pick shortage made for uneventful NBA trade deadline

There weren’t many big names changing teams at the NBA trade deadline. That’s because there weren’t enough draft picks to trade.

Robin Lopez takes deadline trade in stride

The Milwaukee Bucks traded Robin Lopez on Thursday. He didn't seem bothered during the next game.

Watch: Ernie Johnson roasts Charles Barkley over Nuggets' game-sealing shot

Michael Porter Jr. wasn't the only one delivering daggers Thursday night.

Spencer Dinwiddie scouted a potential new team from the stands

Thursday morning, Brooklyn traded Spencer Dinwiddie to Toronto, who waived him. Thursday night, he was in the stands at Madison Square Garden, checking out what could be his next team.

Lakers lose sixth straight to Denver Nuggets

Once again, the Lakers played the world-champion Nuggets tough. Once again, they fell short at the end.

Watch: Steph Curry shoots the lights out in first quarter

Steph Curry and the Warriors were playing their fifth game in seven nights. His legs didn't look tired in the first quarter.