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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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Bobcats practice story demonstrates Michael Jordan's legendary intensity

Stephen Jackson revealed on the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" show that Jordan was so incensed after a Bobcats loss that he lit into the team in the locker room afterward, but he didn't stop there.

Former player admits Cavaliers 'tried to bait' Warriors star in 2016 NBA Finals

Draymond Green is bound for the Hall of Fame, but the 2016 suspension remains the biggest black mark on his record. He took the bait, and the Cavaliers reeled in the title.

Kevin Durant had fragrant meeting with NBA commissioner about cannabis

The NBA's new collective bargaining agreement removes marijuana from the list of banned substances. It also allows players to invest in marijuana and CBD companies, as well as endorse CBD products. In terms of cannabis use, the guidelines and penalties are now similar to those for alcohol use and abuse.

Mavericks want star player to slim down

Luka Doncic is one of the NBA's biggest stars. The Dallas Mavericks would like him to be a little smaller.

How new mega-deal for Jaylen Brown puts Celtics in payroll crunch

Boston's done the most important thing in locking up its young star, with Tatum's extension next year a near-certainty. Now the C's just have to figure out how to keep a team around them in two years.

Two-time NBA MVP wins another championship

All Nikola Jokic does is win. On the court, or on the horse track.

Rudy Gobert's punch changed the course of the NBA

Rudy Gobert threw a punch at Kyle Anderson and the Western Conference is still feeling the effects.

NBA insider says there's 'no chance' All-Star signs extension in Cleveland

One NBA insider doesn't believe the Cavaliers will be able to retain their star beyond his current deal and even thinks the team should explore trading him.

Timberwolves forward becomes Chinese citizen

Kyle Anderson is known as "Slow Mo." But he got his Chinese citizenship fast enough for the FIBA World Cup. 

Draymond Green's 'non-relationship' with young Warriors player is a problem

The Warriors traded Draymond Green's nemesis. But he'll have to learn to get along with another young player. Monte Poole reported that the Warriors are concerned that Green, ostensibly one of the team leaders, has no relationship with prospect Jonathan Kuminga.

James Harden causes stir with Instagram post

With Harden once again looking to force his way off a team, his recent social media activity created a stir among NBA fans.

NBA executives are waiting out Western Conference team's roster crunch

Most NBA free agents have signed, but there's one remaining player market left: The Oklahoma City Thunder roster. 

Perpetually triggered NBA star says he can't be triggered

Draymond Green says he doesn't just hit people — except for all those times he hits people. While Green takes a lot of responsibility for the Warriors' performance, he's refusing to do the same with his own outbursts.

Clippers trade for James Harden 'not happening anytime soon'

James Harden may get his wish and get traded to the Clippers. But it won't be for a while.

Prospect with biggest draft slide becomes Summer League MVP

Seventeen teams passed on Cam Whitmore in the draft. Now he's the Summer League MVP. Whitmore averaged 19.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals in his six games in Las Vegas, as his Houston Rockets reached the championship game—they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Eastern Conference contender is loading up on centers

The 76ers still don't know James Harden's future. They do know the center position is covered. 

Dan Le Batard blasts ESPN insider for 'agenda-based shilling' on Damian Lillard

A former ESPN host had some harsh words for his former colleague's coverage of Damian Lillard.

Suns create draft picks out of thin air

The Suns mortgaged their future to make a super-team. Now they're refinancing that mortgage.

Suns' latest move leaves them with unlikely point guard

The Phoenix Suns have run into one unexpected twist while building their superteam.

Watch: Stephen Curry makes long shot — on the golf course

Stephen Curry proved Saturday that he can score from distance in any sport.

Pelicans exec reveals what Blazers need most in Damian Lillard saga

New Orleans Pelicans boss David Griffin traded a superstar four years ago. He has tips for the Portland Trail Blazers trading their own.

Raptors All-Star's Summer League no-show sparks trade speculation

Toronto can give the 29-year-old Pascal Siakam an extension worth up to $192 million for four years, but so far there’s been no progress on that.

Zion Williamson says comeback is not about 'losing a bunch of weight'

The Pelicans star shared some interesting thoughts on his return from injury and being able to stay healthy going forward.

Five takeaways from Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut

Five observations from San Antonio Spurs super-rookie Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut.

Watch: Jabari Smith Jr. beats the buzzer to lift Rockets past Blazers

With seconds remaining in the Rockets-Blazers game, Smith caught a home run pass and drilled a three-pointer as time expired to give Houston a 100-99 victory.