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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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NBA, NFL, MLB

Lakers HC Darvin Ham changes his tune about officials

Darvin Ham said before Game 5 he didn't worry about officials. After the Lakers lost, he started worrying.

Celtics' Al Horford jinxed himself with 'elite shooter' remark

Al Horford couldn't believe a reporter laughed when he called himself an elite shooter. Then he went 0-7 from deep in Game 5.

Watch: Nikola Jokic pulls an 'Ishbia' on Kevin Durant

Nikola Jokic made up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia before Game 5. Then he stole his move.

Dennis Schroder responds to Steve Kerr's flopping allegations

Steve Kerr said the Lakers "took some flops" in Game 4. Dennis Schroder felt the need to respond to the comment and give some perspective from the Lakers' viewpoint.

Watch: Sixers' Joel Embiid quells Celtics' rally attempt

Down 15 points late, Jaylen Brown tried to spark a Celtics rally. The MVP wasn't having it. Joel Embiid turned the ball over midway through the fourth quarter, and Boston's Brown sprinted for the basket.

Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks together on All-Defensive second team

Dillon Brooks and Draymond Green feuded all season. Now they're together on the NBA's All-Defensive second team. Brooks may not be welcome back in Memphis "under any circumstances" but he still joins the Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr., who was named to the first team.

Heat's rebounding dominance pushes Knicks to the brink of elimination

The Knicks were the third-best rebounding team in the league. But in Game 4, they couldn't get a board when it mattered.

Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley will get rings if Lakers win championship

Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook got traded at the deadline. But if the Lakers go all the way, they'll still get rings. Last week, Beverley said on his podcast that Westbrook told him he wanted a championship ring if the Lakers won the title, despite finishing the season as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic won't be suspended for Game 5 after incident

Nikola Jokic's dustup with the Phoenix Suns' owner cost him a point, but won't cost him a game.

Red-hot Devin Booker is too much for Nikola Jokic’s 53 points in Suns win

Nikola Jokic scored 53 points. It wasn’t enough to keep the Suns from evening their second-round series.

Shaq and 50 Cent joining forces for bid on BET

Shaq and 50 Cent are reportedly part of a group which is aiming to buy BET.

Jimmy Butler's return lifts Heat to 2-1 series lead

Jimmy Butler badly sprained his ankle at the end of Game 1. It didn't seem to slow him down in Game 3.

LeBron James is great at heaves - if they don’t count

LeBron James has hit remarkable shots just after the buzzer in these playoffs. But he won’t shoot heaves if it counts. 

New Suns owner confirms feud with Cavaliers owner

Suffice to say, it's more than a business dispute at this point. Don't expect any trades between the Suns and Cavaliers any time soon. Or even a handshake.

Lakers-Warriors could be ultimate old school vs. new school battle

Steph Curry changed the NBA with his three-point shooting. LeBron James and the Lakers are trying to change it back.

Will Joel Embiid's MVP push cost him a title?

Joel Embiid finally won an MVP this year. But he's also fighting a knee injury in the second round.

Dillon Brooks' agent calls out 'weirdo' reporter

Tuesday, Shams Charania reported the Grizzlies wouldn't have Dillon Brooks back. Wednesday, Brooks' agent shot back.

Watch: Darvin Ham plays tough defense

Los Angeles Lakers HC Darvin Ham inadvertently played a little defense during his team's Game 1 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Kevon Looney is rebounding at an unprecedented level

Kevon Looney has always been a solid rebounder. This postseason he's turned it up to historic levels.

Chris Paul out through Game 5 with yet another playoff injury

Chris Paul is an all-time great who's made it as far as the NBA Conference Finals only once in his 18-year career. And it's mostly his body that's to blame.

Even Nuggets coach isn't safe from playoff injuries

During Denver's Game 2 win Monday night to take 2-0 series lead over the Phoenix Suns, Malone sported a gash on his forehead. No, he didn't catch a Nikola Jokic elbow or get in an altercation with Devin Booker. He got it from pickleball.

James Harden got the last laugh in Sixers' Game 1 win vs. Celtics

Harden himself insisted it was only "one game, bro" after the victory, but suddenly the idea of the Sixers upsetting the Celtics without Joel Embiid is no longer laughable.

Watch: Shaq wins race to the board via sabotage

Shaquille O'Neal always finds a way to win. Even if he has to resort to underhanded (and hilarious) strategy.

Watch: Tyrese Maxey beats the Celtics' shot clock

Tyrese Maxey swung Monday's Game 1 by beating the 24-second clock - but not his own. Maxey stole an errant pass from Malcolm Brogdon in the final minute of Philadelphia's stunning 119-115 win over Boston.