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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

Warriors star regrets counting his rings

You may see Klay Thompson talk trash, but he won't be counting his rings again.

Why Trae Young won't be on Team USA

Trae Young wants to play on the Olympic team. It's unlikely to happen.

Celtics owner: 'We're obviously all-in'

The Boston Celtics were a game away from returning to the NBA Finals. That wasn't enough for their owner.

Cavaliers point guard hits 'pause' on career

The Cavaliers won't have Ricky Rubio for a while. Neither will Team Spain.

FIBA injuries could affect Western Conference playoff picture

Slovenia faced Greece in a pre-World Cup friendly. The injuries to its NBA players could be far from friendly.

Rudy Gobert loses 'it' during FIBA warmup game

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert finally found a little success from beyond the arc.

Warriors star is early favorite for Most Improved Rapper

Steph Curry appeared in the newest video from Tobe Nwigwe. It was a big improvement from his college rap career. 

Sixers lose center for the year with knee injury

The Philadelphia 76ers loaded up on centers this summer. They were right to get insurance. 

NBA summer podcasts dominated by stories of getting 'cooked' by Chef Curry

This is Curry's brilliance. He's not just dominating games. Now he's dominating podcasts.

Watch: Luka Doncic threads the needle

Luka Doncic hasn't played competitive basketball in nearly four months. Wednesday he looked like he'd never stopped.

Orlando rookie fails QB audition with Seahawks

Paolo Banchero was a star high school quarterback. He showed off his arm for his hometown NFL team.

ESPN firings cap off difficult season for NBA broadcaster Mike Breen

Plenty of NBA teams make big changes over the summer. Mike Breen didn't expect ESPN to do the same.

Magic make historic donation to presidential candidate

Governor Ron DeSantis may be trailing in the polls, but he's won over a team from his home state. According to Federal Election Commission filings, the Orlando Magic donated $50K to Never Back Down, a political action committee for DeSantis.

Magic forward starts business for imminent post-playing career

Jonathan Isaac has started an apparel company as his NBA career faces uncertainty.

Will Lakers star bet on himself this fall?

Anthony Davis can sign a huge extension this fall. Would he risk it for an even bigger deal next summer?

Lillard memo reveals NBA's inability to stop tampering

The NBA sent a strongly-worded letter about Damian Lillard's trade talk. But that's all they did.

Bizarre lawsuit shows Zion Williamson's troublesome family ties

You can add “sued by a crypto company” to Zion Williamson’s list of woes this summer. His stepfather isn’t helping.

NBA superstar visits Washington Commanders training camp

The Washington Commanders have new owners and a new quarterback. But they’ve got the same NBA superstar fan.

1990s rock band predicted Jordan Poole trade

Smash Mouth is best known for their hit song "All Star." Perhaps that's why they were right on the money about a Warriors star getting traded.

Jaylen Brown's megadeal illustrates how expensive and lucrative the NBA has become

The NBA is entering uncertain financial territory as player contracts and team price tags continue to rise.

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.