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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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Lakers bore while Knicks soar: Winners and losers from the NBA trade deadline

The NBA trade deadline passed without any superstars changing teams. But teams still made aggressive moves to position themselves for the playoffs — or the offseason.

Sixers choose ducking luxury tax, clearing cap space over competing

If the trade deadline was any indication, the Philadelphia 76ers might already be looking toward the offseason.

Five players likely to change teams at the deadline

Here are five players who should keep their bags packed and avoid signing a lease before Thursday's deadline. 

Warriors' biggest midseason acquisition? The old Andrew Wiggins

Sometimes the best trade-deadline deal is the one you don't make.

Pistons latest trade shows their commitment to avoiding loss record

Terrible teams usually aren’t trading away draft picks at the deadline. But the Pistons really want to win 10 games.

Killian Hayes trade request highlights Pistons GM's disastrous first draft

Troy Weaver's first move as Pistons' general manager was to draft Killian Hayes. Now the disappointing lottery pick wants out.

Brooklyn tries to minimize Kyrie Irving boos with clever graphic

The Nets knew Kyrie Irving would get boos in his return to Brooklyn. But not as many if he had cover.

Why Raptors' cap situation means Bruce Brown will be traded

The Raptors are shopping Bruce Brown at the trade deadline. Keeping him would tarnish their offseason.

Warriors lose despite Steph Curry's 60-point outburst

Steph Curry made it clear Saturday night that he’s still elite. But it wasn't enough to get the Warriors a win.

Watch: Trae Young, Lester Quinones trade long-range triples

Steph Curry wasn’t making his threes for the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, so Quinones, last year’s Most Improved Player in the G League, took over.

Real blockbuster: Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG for Madrid

Kylian Mbappé’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer. He’s already found a new home.

Knicks are turning free agents into All-Stars

The New York Knicks are doing things a little different these days.

Watch: Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga posterizes the Grizzlies

Jonathan Kuminga went scoreless in the first quarter Friday night. The second quarter was a different story.

Knicks backups dominated the Pacers inside to run win streak to nine

Mitchell Robinson had ankle surgery. Julius Randle is out for weeks. OG Anunoby has a sore elbow. That didn't stop their backups from pushing Indiana around Thursday night.

Domantas Sabonis gets most painful All-Star snub

When Domantas Sabonis wasn't chosen as an All-Star reserve Thursday, it had to sting him. Financially, at least.

Rockets make big trade at the deadline — for next year

The Houston Rockets made a big trade Thursday. But they won't get the benefits until next season.

Watch: Shaquille O'Neal fakes psychic All-Star prediction

During TNT's reveal of the NBA All-Star reserves, Shaquille O'Neal was positive his envelope contained Steph Curry's name.

Timberwolves' All-Star selections show that the NBA doesn't value defense

The Timberwolves have the NBA's No. 1 defense. But their best defender isn't going to the All-Star Game.

Nets give former star tribute video against his will

Kevin Durant didn't think he deserved a tribute video. 

Anthony Edwards gets his money's worth with referee criticism

The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $40K for complaining about officiating. He got a lot of complaining in for that price.

Watch: Anfernee Simons, Blazers ruin Damian Lillard’s homecoming

Dame Time is over in Portland. From now on, it’s Ant Time. Anfernee Simons hit a go-ahead floater with 17 seconds left to give Portland the lead in their 119-116 win over Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA champion, three-time All-Star C officially retires

In a video posted to his X account, he talked about the "end of a chapter" — in three different languages. The former Defensive Player of the Year filmed the announcement at Bàsquet Girona, the Spanish League club he founded in 2014.

Nets not listening to trade offers for star forward

It would appear that the Brooklyn Nets aren't even listening to any trade offers involving forward Mikal Bridges.

Watch: Stephen Curry plays peacemaker to save his teammate

Stephen Curry scored 37 points against the 76ers, but his biggest play might have been saving Jonathan Kuminga from an ejection.

Orioles' new ownership group includes a franchise legend

Orioles fans may not know much about new owner David Rubenstein. But they're very familiar with one of his co-owners.