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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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Five takeaways from Scoot Henderson's Summer League debut

No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson may get the keys to the Portland Trail Blazers offense after Damian Lillard’s trade request. Here are five takeaways from Rip City’s new point guard.

'Poison pill' doesn't deter Trail Blazers from matching offer sheet

Dallas put a poison pill in Matisse Thybulle's contract offer. Portland swallowed it anyway.

Mavericks land pair of playoff veterans in busy day

The Mavericks got Luka Doncic more defense and a shooter. And another Texas team helped out.

New NBA rule could be cooling James Harden's trade market

In what may or may not be a coincidence, the NBA announced it would be testing out the rule less than a week after Harden opted into his contract for 2023-24 so the 76ers could seek a trade.

Raptors commit to continuity and mediocrity in offseason

Every year since they won the title in 2019, the Toronto Raptors have shed talent. This year was no exception.

Winners and losers from the first days of NBA free agency

The ink isn't dry on some of the free agent contracts, but some clear winners and losers have emerged already in NBA free agency, which began at 6 p.m. EST on Friday.

Big Baller gets big extension in Charlotte

The Hornets franchise may have new owners, but they're sticking with their franchise player.

Western Conference contender nabs EuroLeague MVP

The Sacramento Kings passed on a EuroLeague MVP in the 2018 draft. Now they’ve added the reigning MVP.

Seven-time All-Star delays trade request to get teammate the bag

Damian Lillard finally requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. But not before they opened the vault for Jerami Grant.

Damian Lillard reveals which team he wants to be traded to

Damian Lillard was sending a message by dancing to "Miami" after all. One week ago, Lillard went on Instagram Live dancing to Will Smith's "Miami" and Whitney Houston's "I Want To Dance With Somebody," which features the line "I want to feel the heat with somebody" in its chorus.

NBA champion cashes in big in free agency

Bruce Brown turned down his player option with the Denver Nuggets. Then he more than tripled his salary.

Sacramento brings back 'The Senator' to state capital

Sacramento is reloading, not revamping. That's why The Senator is back for a three-year term. 

NBA legend surprises Ernie Johnson with Hall of Fame news

Ernie Johnson made the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Who better to break the news than another Hall of Famer?

Kyrie Irving tries to bluff his way to a max contract

Kyrie Irving plans to meet with the Suns when free agency opens. The real takeaway from this report is that Irving or his agents are clearly trying to create leverage to pressure the Dallas Mavericks to give him the contract he wants

Report: Former MVP expects trade after opting into contract

James Harden has reportedly accepted his player option with the Philadelphia 76ers and is now seeking a trade.

Rockets reportedly locking in on controversial free agent

Memphis had enough of Dillon Brooks’ antics. Houston apparetly thinks it can handle them for two years.

All-Star point guard bets on himself and wins again

Fred VanVleet has always gambled on his own talent. Those bets keep paying off.

Clippers release veteran for massive tax savings

The LA. Clippers saved a ton of money releasing their veteran shooting guard, but they forfeited a bunch of talent.

NBA CBA finalized days before start of free agency

The NBA's new CBA has finally been set in stone, just days before the start of free agency.

Lakers face big decisions ahead of free agency's start

The Los Angeles Lakers face three decisions on Thursday which could determine how aggressive they can be in free agency.

Sixers star makes cookies go viral while calling out 'casuals'

Tobias Harris has been a scapegoat and trade bait for the 76ers. Tuesday, he got sick of it.

Former No. 1 pick was almost traded on NBA Draft night

Last week, the Phoenix Suns made a blockbuster deal for Bradley Beal. They almost made another huge trade on draft night.

NBA insider: 'Virtually everyone' on Hawks available for trades

The Atlanta Hawks aren't trading Trae Young. Every other veteran on the roster is fair game.

John Collins trade shows new CBA's negative effect on free agency

Atlanta tried to trade John Collins for years. They settled for a salary dump.

Timberwolves triple down on big men with latest signing

No big man can stop Nikola Jokic. Minnesota's hoping three big men can do the trick.