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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

Suns' latest move leaves them with unlikely point guard

The Phoenix Suns have run into one unexpected twist while building their superteam.

Watch: Stephen Curry makes long shot — on the golf course

Stephen Curry proved Saturday that he can score from distance in any sport.

Pelicans exec reveals what Blazers need most in Damian Lillard saga

New Orleans Pelicans boss David Griffin traded a superstar four years ago. He has tips for the Portland Trail Blazers trading their own.

Raptors All-Star's Summer League no-show sparks trade speculation

Toronto can give the 29-year-old Pascal Siakam an extension worth up to $192 million for four years, but so far there’s been no progress on that.

Zion Williamson says comeback is not about 'losing a bunch of weight'

The Pelicans star shared some interesting thoughts on his return from injury and being able to stay healthy going forward.

Five takeaways from Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut

Five observations from San Antonio Spurs super-rookie Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut.

Watch: Jabari Smith Jr. beats the buzzer to lift Rockets past Blazers

With seconds remaining in the Rockets-Blazers game, Smith caught a home run pass and drilled a three-pointer as time expired to give Houston a 100-99 victory.

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.