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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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, NFL, MLB

'Load management' complaints target the wrong people

Load management is a growing source of frustration for NBA fans and the league is facing increased criticism from fans and media alike. But is the criticism being directed in the right direction?

Lakers playoff push in peril with LeBron news

The Lakers won three straight to get with a game of the play-in. They'll have to finish their playoff push without LeBron James. 

Watch: Nikola Jokic delivers another MVP-caliber flop

Nikola Jokic did it all for the Nuggets in their OT win over the Clippers, including delivering another epic flop in what has become somewhat of a trend for the MVP.

Browns owner buys stake in Bucks

It's not clear how much influence Haslam might have on his new tea,, but Milwaukee fans should hope that the recent performance of the Browns doesn't influence the future performance of the Bucks.

Bucks continue winning streak while Giannis Antetokounmpo continues injury streak

Antetokounmpo's playing streak will take a pause. The Bucks hope their winning streak doesn't have to.

Insider says James Harden to Houston is a 'real possibility'

James Harden helped elevate the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship contender, but insiders believe he could return to his former club, the Houston Rockets, as soon as this summer.

Watch: Jaren Jackson Jr., Joel Embiid trade monster blocks

Joel Embiid was picked first in the All-Star draft. Jaren Jackson Jr. was picked last. Thursday, JJJ got revenge.

Patrick Beverley sets a new goal: Beat L.A.

The Lakers traded Patrick Beverley to help their playoff push. His new mission is to knock them out.

Hawks 'zeroing in' on new head coach

The Hawks fired their head coach Tuesday. They're getting ready to lock in a new one.

Dwight Howard ejected after Taiwan League brawl

Howard was just trying to be a peacemaker. He still got his 12th pro suspension.

How Bradley Beal destroyed Ben Simmons' free-throw confidence

Ben Simmons has never been a good foul shooter, but it went downhill after a bet with Bradley Beal.

Nate McMillan's firing shows disarray in Hawks organization

The Hawks have replaced their general manager and three top executives. Now, they've also fired the head coach. McMillan's firing is just the next dramatic event in what's been a chaotic, disappointing season for the Hawks.

Mavericks better hope offense can win championships

The Mavs can't stop anyone, but no one can stop them. If nothing else, it will make for some thrilling playoff games.

Patrick Beverley comes home to Chicago after signing with Bulls

Beverley went to high school less than two miles from the United Center. 17 years later, he's finally there as a Bull.

Russell Westbrook heads back to Los Angeles

The hope is that Paul George and Westbrook can recapture the magic they had in OKC. At the very least, Westbrook will get to play in his home city without chants of "Westbrick" from the crowd, and unlike the Lakers, Westbrook can be very confident he's making the playoffs.

2023 NBA All-Star Draft was full of shenanigans

It was Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis in the 2023 All-Star Game, but a lot happened before each of their teams took the court.

Heat plan to sign veteran big men Kevin Love and Cody Zeller

The Heat are the NBA's lowest-scoring team. Now they're adding two offensive-minded big men.

It's time for the Chicago Bulls to tank

The Chicago Bulls have lost six in a row. It's time for them to start losing as much as possible. Chicago is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, two games behind 10th-place Toronto, and just two games ahead of 13th-place Orlando.

Jazz post questionable Simu Liu lookalike on scoreboard

Liu had a great time playing in the All-Star Celebrity Game. He didn't enjoy one scoreboard choice.

All-Star mock draft: Predicting LeBron and Giannis Antetokounmpo's selections

For the first time, All-Star captains will choose teams just before the game. We're trying to predict the teams right now. LeBron James will once again have the first pick, as the league's top vote-getter.

Shaquille O'Neal mocks Dwight Howard yet again

Dwight Howard left the NBA to play in Taiwan. That didn't stop Shaquille O'Neal from going at him. Howard signed with the Taoyuan Leopards of the Taiwanese T1 League, and while he had a monster debut for the squad, the team has struggled.

Knicks' Julius Randle joins Three-Point Contest

 When the NBA needed a replacement for the Three-Point Contest, they went with quantity over quality.

Kevin Love's nine-year Cavaliers career ends

Kevin Love lost his rotation spot in Cleveland this month. Now, the Cavs are losing him entirely as the club will buy him out and allow him to pursue an opportunity elsewhere. 

Draymond Green says it's 'now or never' for Warriors

The Warriors are 29-29 with 24 games to play. Draymond Green thinks they're running out of time.

Michael Jordan sets inspirational record ahead of his 60th birthday

Michael Jordan turns 60 on Friday, but he's the one giving out gifts.