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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

Italian basketball head slams Rookie of the Year for 'betrayal'

Paolo Banchero will play for Team USA in the Baketball World Cup. Team Italy isn't happy about it. The president of the Italian Federation blasted Banchero for his handling of the situation.

Middle East nation buys stake in D.C. sports teams

The Washington Wizards took on lots of salary this week. They also took on a deep-pocketed partner. Qatar continues its commitment to high-level sports by purchasing a stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

Draft night moves set up Mavericks to re-sign superstar

Dallas turned the No. 10 pick into three players Thursday night and kept plenty of space for Uncle Drew. The Mavericks  turned Davis Bertans' unwanted contract and the No.

Jordan Poole finally unfollows Warriors teammate

Jordan Poole is no longer a Golden State Warrior. His social media activity made it truly official. 

Winners and losers from the NBA Draft

Everyone who gets selected in the NBA Draft is a winner, but that's not true for all the teams. 

Highlights and lowlights from the 2023 NBA Draft

An in-depth look at the best (and worst) from the NBA Draft on Thursday evening.

ESPN warns Portland pick will create 'game of chicken' with Dame Lillard

Portland was thrilled Scoot Henderson fell to the No. 3 pick. Their superstar might not have been.

Stunning trade brings Western Conference rivals together

For years, Chris Paul battled the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference. Now he's joining them. 

Could top prospect’s draft interview sway Michael Jordan’s choice?

Charlotte has reportedly been undecided about their No. 2 pick. Then one of them weighed in on the G.O.A.T. debate.

Memphis gets a culture reset with three-team trade

The Grizzlies needed a guard with Ja Morant suspended. They also needed a leader.

Nuggets continue stockpiling picks for middle of draft

The Denver Nuggets continue to beef up their assets for the middle of Thursday's NBA Draft.

Failed Celtics trade would have helped Lakers' free-agent hopes

The Los Angeles Clippers were "closing in" on a trade for a point guard. If the trade had been completed, it would have opened the door for the Los Angeles Lakers to sign their own point guard cheap.

New Wizards boss continues roster teardown

For a team with one playoff win in the past five years, why should the new boss be obligated to keep any of the incumbents?

Three trade destinations for Bulls two-time All-Star Zach LaVine

In a market full of teams that want to contend and short on star players, there should be plenty of suitors for the two-time All-Star.

Finals-winning coach gets permanent memento of title

The Denver Nuggets will receive championship rings this fall. Coach Michael Malone isn't waiting to commemorate the title. The 51-year-old Malone celebrated the Nuggets Finals win by getting a tattoo.

Player's opt-in signals Raptors are running it back

The Raptors are getting one of their starters back next year, and he might not be the only one. Gary Trent Jr. decided against becoming an unrestricted free agent this year, choosing to pick up his player option for 2023-24 instead.

Victor Wembanyama is not the only French teenager projected to go high in draft

One teenager from Paris' Metropolitans 92 is going No. 1 in the draft. Another is rocketing up draft boards.

Jazz aggressively trying to trade up for draft prospect

Utah has two high picks in Thursday's draft. They may need to get higher for the player they want.

Will Suns' all-in push benefit surprise Eastern Conference team?

The Suns got a star. The Wizards got cap space. But another team may win the Bradley Beal trade. Brooklyn controls Phoenix's first-round picks for five of the next seven drafts, including this one.

Chris Paul blames NBA legend for trade from Suns

When Phoenix traded Chris Paul for Bradley Beal, Paul blamed a different legendary point guard: Isiah Thomas. 

The NBA Draft? The Suns say no thanks

Thursday’s draft is a huge day for most NBA teams. The Phoenix Suns will take a pass.

Could veteran big man be next Wizard dealt?

The Wizards traded Bradley Beal to the Suns for cap relief. Their high-priced big man could be next.

Suns form new 'Big 3' with blockbuster trade

The Phoenix Suns traded for Bradley Beal to form a new 'Big 3' in the desert.

Longtime NBA sixth man calls it a career after 17 seasons

After 17 years of coming off the bench, Lou Williams is finally sitting down for good. Williams, a three-time Sixth Man of the Year, announced his retirement with a YouTube video narrated adorably by his daughter.

Western Conference contender facing 'Last Dance' season

The Clippers have spent big on their superstar combo. Next season might be the last time to cash in.