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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

Raptors firing jump-starts NBA coaching carousel

Nick Nurse wanted to take time to reassess his future in Toronto. Masai Ujiri made the decision for him. 

Even Ben Stiller is feuding with Dillon Brooks

Dillon Brooks has antagonized a number of NBA stars, and that now includes Hollywood actors.

Watch: Referees miss most obvious foul of the playoffs

All eyes were on Devin Booker during his 45-point Game 3. Except for the officials. The referees missed a blatant, intentional foul on Booker with 2:30 to go when he went to stop a Russell Westbrook fast break with a two-handed shove.

Watch: Warriors beat the buzzer twice

The Warriors took a 12-point halftime lead on the Kings in Game 3 thanks to five last-second points.

'Flamethrower' Tyrese Maxey leads Sixers to comeback win over Nets in Game 3

James Harden was ejected for the fourth quarter. Tyrese Maxey made sure the Sixers didn't miss him.

Watch: Sixers stars hit Nets players below the belt

Draymond Green no longer has the dirtiest play of the NBA postseason. Joel Embiid and James Harden could each take home that particular prize.

Clippers missing key star for Game 3

The Clippers added Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019 to shoot for a title. But they have to actually play in the postseason for that to happen.

Warriors need Klay Thompson to continue his 4/20 excellence

Whatever the reason, Thompson has been excellent in both his career playoff games that took place on April 20.

Jamal Murray outduels Anthony Edwards in Denver

Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray had massive Game 2s.

Dillon Brooks on LeBron James: ‘He's old’

The 38-year-old LeBron James scored 28 points Wednesday night. That didn’t impress Dillon Brooks.

Oakland A's announce Vegas stadium plans

The Warriors moved to San Francisco. The Raiders moved to Las Vegas. Now Oakland's last remaining pro sports team is planning to leave. 

Bucks tie playoff record in blowout win over Heat

During their Game 2 win over the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of their superstar by tying an NBA record in made three-point attempts.

Watch: Anthony Davis blocks two shots in a row

Anthony Davis had one eye swollen shut. That didn't keep him from getting two blocks on one play.

Draymond Green's future with Warriors depends on Stephen Curry

The Warriors might not let Green go if Curry still wants to play with him. Curry is the biggest single reason a franchise that sold for $450 million after his rookie season is now worth an estimated $7.56 billion.

Chris Paul overcomes Clippers, Scott Foster to even series

Kawhi Leonard is one of the toughest opponents in Phoenix's championship path. But not as tough as a certain referee.

NBA poll reveals players still love Gregg Popovich

Gregg Popovich is 74 years old and coming off four straight losing seasons. He's still the coach that most NBA players want.

NBA suspends Draymond Green for controversial stomp on Domantas Sabonis

NBA executive vice president Joe Dumars, the league's head of discipline, announced the suspension was based on Green's "history of unsportsmanlike acts."

Watch: Draymond Green stomps Sabonis and gets ejected

The NBA playoffs don't officially start until Draymond Green gets ejected from a game. 

The NBA isn't the only basketball league that has a problem with tanking

The NBA isn't the only basketball league that has a problem with tanking. Both the Shanghai Sharks and Jiangsu Dragons were charged with match-fixing and banned from the Chinese Basketball Association playoffs when both teams appeared to lose on purpose in their first-round series. 

You got served: Shaquille O'Neal finally accepts lawsuit papers

After playing stout defense against process servers for months, Shaquille O'Neal was finally served.

Kings to investigate 'racial bias' in E-40's ejection

Beating the Warriors is one thing. Kicking E-40 out of a playoff game means the Kings are beefing with the whole Bay Area.

Watch: Robert Williams swallows up Jalen Johnson's shot

Hawks coach Quin Snyder needs to make some serious adjustments, and fast. Or the Celtics are going to send the Hawks out of the playoffs like Williams rejecting a soft floater in the lane.

NBA gives Miles Bridges deceptive suspension

The NBA suspended Miles Bridges for 10 games. But the league is pretending it's 30.