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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

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.

Family connection could help send star to Suns

The Suns are a 'serious threat' to add Bradley Beal. His agent's connection to the team doesn't hurt.

Top prospect cancels workout with Pacers, fueling speculation of draft promise

Ausar Thompson is a top-10 draft prospect. He may not fall past pick No. 6.

'One more year?' Nuggets free agent may run it back

Having proved himself as a playoff performer and established himself as a legitimate three-point threat, Brown was looking at a big raise off this year’s $6.5 million salary.

Wizards want to move into top three but can they?

The Washington Wizards want to move up in the draft, but do they have the assets to be able to do it?

Generational prospect won't play in NBA Summer League

Fans are eagerly anticipating their first look at Victor Wembanyama on an NBA court. They’re going to have to wait until the preseason.

Minnesota Timberwolves stock up, stock down

The Timberwolves pulled off a play-in win and took one game off the champion Denver Nuggets in the first round, but that was the highlight of a disappointing season. Here are four members of the organization who are trending up or down as the team looks to take the next step.

A's are undefeated since team president dissed in front of legislature

During a special session of the Nevada legislature, lawmakers heard testimony about the Athletics' proposed new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. A former A's employee had harsh words for Dave Kaval, calling him a "walking, talking bobblehead."

Finals MVP has hilariously subdued reaction to winning title

Denver won their first championship and Nikola Jokic was Finals MVP. He didn't look excited. Jokic's initial reaction sounded like he had to stay late in his cubicle to finish a batch of TPS reports.

Longest remaining NBA title droughts

The Denver Nuggets had waited 47 years for a title. 56 if you count their time in the ABA. It was a long title drought, but in the 74-year history of the NBA - 77 years if you count the BAA - there's teams who have waited longer.

Stellar defense leads Nuggets to first NBA title

Defense wins championships. This year’s Nuggets are the newest — and least likely — example of that. Denver was 15th this season in defensive rating, though they did give up the eighth-fewest points in the league.

Top five threats to the Nuggets repeating

Nothing is certain in the NBA, so here are the top five threats to the Nuggets repeating as champs.

Miami forward hopes for 'baby bump'

The Miami Heat are down 3-1, but Kevin Love still got a win this weekend. Now, he'll hope to parlay that win into a boost in his play as the Heat attempt a remarkable comeback.

Heat considering bring back injured guard

Miami didn't want to bring back Tyler Herro and screw up their momentum. Now that the momentum is gone, he may return for Game 5.

'Playoff Jimmy' isn't enough for the Heat in Game 4

'Playoff Jimmy' showed up in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Unfortunately, so did the regular-season Miami Heat. 

Heat can't take advantage of Nuggets star's foul trouble in Game 4 loss

The Miami Heat were unable to mount a fourth-quarter comeback in Game 4 of the NBA FInals, even after Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was forced to sit out a huge chunk on the contest late due to foul trouble.

Aaron Gordon gets revenge for dunk contest loss in Nuggets' Game 4 win

Gordon might never win a dunk contest. He'll have to settle for an NBA title instead.

Watch: Bam Adebayo literally wrecks the rim

Adebayo's effort knocked the rim out of alignment, and chaos followed. 

Watch: Jimmy Butler beats the buzzer

Jimmy Butler thought he drew a shooting foul with 2.1 seconds left in the first quarter. He got something better at the buzzer.