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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

NBA conducted 'laser investigation' about Grizzlies' Ja Morant

The Grizzlies have had brawls, sideline showdowns and near-fights. Now they've moved on to lasers.

Mavericks acquire Kyrie Irving from Nets

Fans have been clamoring for Luka Doncic to get help all year. That help just arrived in the form of Uncle Drew.

Steph Curry injury endangers Warriors' title dreams

The Golden State Warriors were already struggling to repeat as NBA champions. Without their MVP, that effort might be doomed. 

LeBron James primed to break Kareem's record at home

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 63 percent of his record 38.387 points in a Lakers uniform. Now LeBron James is poised to break that record in the Lakers' home arena.

Clippers join pursuit for Nets' Kyrie Irving

For months, Irving has been linked to a Los Angeles NBA team. But it might not be the Lakers.

Nets' Kyrie Irving sits out Saturday's game with a calf injury

When workers are in a labor dispute, they'll often do a "sick-out." Irving may be doing that with his calf.

Kyrie Irving's trade demand sparks inquiries about another Nets All-Star

A 7-footer who shoots 20-footers like they're layups and plays hard every night is a good fit for all 30 teams in the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo switches fast food allegiance after historic performance

After he scored 50 points in an NBA Finals-winning game, Giannis Antetokounmpo went to Chick-fil-A. Now, he's switching restaurants.

Potential trade destinations for Kyrie Irving include Lakers, Suns

Kyrie Irving hadn't caused a controversy for at least a month. So he demanded a trade less than a week before the deadline. What does Irving want, besides leaving the Brooklyn Nets?

Donovan Mitchell roasts Dillon Brooks after fight

Dillon Brooks took a cheap shot at Donovan Mitchell during the game. Mitchell took his own shot in his postgame press conference.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, 76ers' Joel Embiid named Players of the Month

It was an easy choice to go with Embiid in the East. He led the league with 34.9 points per game in January. Nikola Jokic won after averaging a triple-double for January.

Warriors' loss continues inglorious streak

The Warriors can't manage to win on the road. Especially after regulation. Golden State dropped their ninth road overtime game in a row when they simply couldn't score down the stretch against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rookie Walker Kessler reaches 100 blocks, helps Jazz forget Rudy Gobert

When the Jazz traded Rudy Gobert, they hoped Walker Kessler could replace Gobert's shot-blocking some day. That day came quicker than they thought.

OG Anunoby out with injury as Raptors brace for trade deadline

NBA scouts are following the Raptors on their road trip but they won't be able to scout the team's biggest prize until they're back in Canada.

NBA postpones Wizards-Pistons game due to travel issues

The Dallas Mavericks locked down the Pistons in the 4th quarter Monday night. A Dallas ice storm has locked them down ever since.

LeBron James reaches fourth on all-time assists list

LeBron James moved from sixth place to fourth place on the all-time assists list.

Watch: Dennis Schroder nonchalantly hits halfcourt buzzer-beater

Seemingly disinterested in the outcome, Schroder turned his back on the basket, only for the shot to bank in and cut the Knicks' halftime lead to one point.

Trade sending Suns' Jae Crowder to Bucks nearing completion

Crowder's been waiting at home all season. Now he might be coming back to his college home.

Joe Mazzulla unimpressed by All-Star gig

Coaching the All-Star Game is an honor bestowed on the coach with the best record in each conference. Well, some people think it's an honor.

Denver Nuggets are shopping Bones Hyland

Hyland is averaging 12.3 points, three assists, and 2.1 rebounds off the bench for Denver, as Jamal Murray's backup at point guard. But he's had a rough stretch recently. In the past three weeks, Hyland is scoring just seven points per game, shooting 30.8 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from three-point range.

Ja Morant's dad has another sideline confrontation on Sunday

LaVar Ball used to be the NBA's loudest sports dad. Tee Morant is coming for the crown.

Bulls' stellar play against top teams complicates deadline plans

One week after defeating the playoff-bound Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, the Bulls blew a double-digit second-half lead against the woeful Charlotte Hornets. Two weeks from the trade deadline, Bulls management knows they have a squad that could beat — or lose to — any team in the NBA on a given night.

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo highlight All-Star starters

The NBA announced the starters for this year’s All-Star Game, led by many familiar names. LeBron James is starting his record 19th straight All-Star Game, which ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most All-Star appearances in history.

Nuggets coach criticizes the NBA's scheduling

At his press conference Wednesday night following the Nuggets' 107-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Malone complained about the game happening on a road back-to-back. Jokic, recovering from a hamstring injury, sat for the Milwaukee game after playing the night before in New Orleans.

Watch: Joel Embiid channels Triple H, 'Key and Peele' character during and-1 celebration

In a game where there were seven technical fouls, and constant posing and showboating, it's understandable that Embiid would do an over-the-top celebration.