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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

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.

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.