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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' Monty Williams starts lobbying referees early for possible Finals rematch

Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo shot 24 free throws against the Suns. Monty Williams doesn't want to see that again. Williams complained at length about the foul disparity between Antetokounmpo and the Suns after the Bucks' victory.

Richard Jefferson claps back at Paul Pierce following podcast roast

Paul Pierce said Richard Jefferson was "sweet" and "easy" to score on. But Jefferson brought the receipts. On "The Ticket & The Truth" podcast, co-host Kevin Garnett asked Pierce how he approached various defenders, including former Nets rival Jefferson.

One stat that might doom Nikola Jokic's MVP three-peat

Nikola Jokic might be the best offensive player in the NBA, but his lack of defensive effort might keep him from getting a third straight MVP Trophy.

Watch: Steph Curry gives CP3 a history lesson

Steph Curry and Chris Paul have battled for years. But from 2015 on, Curry has had the upper hand. The Warriors star referenced the rivalry while talking trash to Paul Monday night.

Will Kevin Durant ever get to view his Warriors tribute video?

When Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors, the team made him a thank-you video. They’ve never been able to show it. Durant left the Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets nearly four years ago.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant enters counseling program, no timetable for return

Ja Morant dishes 8.2 assists a game, but now he’s stepping away to get some assistance.

Jimmy Butler punishes Heat teammates with Nickelback after loss

Jimmy Butler's heroics fell short Saturday. Afterward, he decompressed with one of the world's most hated bands.

Why potential NBA awards guidelines miss the mark

The NBA wants to fight player rest by tying awards to games played, but that is a misguided approach that doesn't get to the core of the problem.

Hawks' Trae Young refuses to 'Fred VanVleet' officials after loss

Trae Young didn't know why he got a late technical. But he kept his comments family-friendly.

Lawyers: Shaquille O'Neal 'hiding in his house' to avoid being served in crypto lawsuit

Shaquille O'Neal is 7-foot-1 and more than 300 pounds. Somehow he's still managed to hide from process servers.

Kings All-Star explains Sacramento's recent dominance

The Sacramento Kings may have the NBA's best crunch-time offense, and there's a simple explanation as to why.

Kyrie Irving slams sports gambling

Kyrie Irving delivered a thoughtful critique of sports gambling this week. Yes, that Kyrie Irving. 

Police investigated alleged Ja Morant confrontation with high schooler

It's important to note that these are just allegations, but there have been quite a few of them now, with accompanying police reports.

Kevin Durant's injury history should have been red flag for Suns

Trading for Kevin Durant came with one major red flag which has since turned into a blaring siren.

Jakob Poeltl trade could turn into disaster for Raptors

It was a win-now move for a team that wasn't that close to contending. If Toronto doesn't take a big leap next season, the move could look terrible.

Draymond Green fires back at 'idiot' Dillon Brooks as feud grows

Last week, Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies said he didn't like Draymond Green. On Wednesday, Green fired back with some devastating blows.

Ja Morant cleared by police, but still suspended

While Morant won't have to prove his innocence on criminal charges, he still has to prove himself to his team.

Anthony Davis carries Lakers into playoff picture

The Lakers are 7-3 since the trade deadline. But their biggest addition has been a healthy Anthony Davis, who is keeping the team afloat in the absence of LeBron James.

Watch: Clippers owner excitedly boasts about toilets in team's new arena

Even though the arena is sponsored by Intuit, makers of TurboTax, the Clippers want to make sure taking a bathroom break isn't a taxing experience for fans.

Steph Curry re-creates a legendary game-winning shot

Steph Curry has had some dramatic wins in Oklahoma City. He revisited a big one during practice Monday night, re-creating one of the most epic shots of his career.

Watch: Celtics' Grant Williams misses two game-winning free throws

Williams was fouled with 0.8 seconds left and the Celtics and Cavaliers tied 109-109. He went to the line needing to hit just one free throw to give Boston the win. He couldn't do it.

Grizzlies held players-only meeting before Ja Morant's gun incident

Ja Morant's behavior prompted Memphis to have a players-only meeting, and that was before he brought a gun to a strip club.

Colorado police are reportedly investigating Grizzlies' Ja Morant

The Grizzlies suspended Ja Morant, and now the Colorado Police Department is investigating the incident that involved the Memphis guard.

New Sixth Man of the Year favorite emerges amid Knicks' winning streak

The 23-year-old is serving notice to awards voters. It's a remarkable rise for a player who was a long shot for the award two weeks ago. The 23-year-old is serving notice to awards voters.

Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to 'stat pad' his way to a triple-double

Nikola Jokic has been called a "stat padder" this season, but he's never been as blatant about it as Giannis Antetokounmpo was Sunday.