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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

Watch: Charles Barkley beats Kenny Smith to the board

There’s truly no show like "Inside the NBA." It’s a real family atmosphere, and nothing says family like beating your brother in a foot race, especially after he tried to cheat.

LaMelo Ball's troublesome ankle puts Hornets firmly in tank mode

All three of these injuries were fairly unlucky — Ball simply stepped on someone's foot. The Hornets should still have confidence in their young All-Star, but maybe they should get him an ankle brace.

Steven Adams' historic offensive rebounding saves Grizzlies

It's hard to stop Ja Morant from scoring late. It's even harder to box out Steven Adams.

Lakers find new way to lose against Kings

Against the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers lost in a way that's unprecedented in NBA history.

Wizards reportedly discussing trades for former No. 9 overall draft pick

The reason is a "logjam" at the forward position, where the Wizards also have Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis and the No. 9 pick from the 2020 NBA Draft, Deni Avdija.

Spurs want two first-round picks for Jakob Poeltl

Jakob Poeltl is one of the most prized players on the trade market this year. The Spurs want prizes in return. According to a report from Jared Weiss,

Bucks' Brook Lopez rants about officials, headbands after first career ejection

After the officials gave Lopez two questionable technicals and his first ejection in the fourth quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors, he let them have it in a postgame interview.

Warriors visit White House to celebrate 2022 title

President Biden joked that head coach Steve Kerr's fingers were weighted down by all of his championship rings as a coach and a player, while Kerr expressed appreciation for the opportunity to visit.

Timing of Anthony Davis' return could be crucial for Lakers

Anthony Davis reportedly plans to come back before the All-Star break. The Los Angeles Lakers hope it's before the trade deadline.

Lawyers defy Knicks' ban with obscure statute

James Dolan fought the lawyers. Right now, the lawyers have won — a preliminary injunction.

Pistons' Nerlens Noel settles lawsuit with Klutch Sports

Noel sued Rich Paul for $58M in lost earnings. He ended up paying Paul money.

Lakers hurt by another non-call late in loss to 76ers

The NBA said LeBron James was fouled on a game-winner Thursday. Russell Westbrook insists it happened again Sunday night.

Officials missed stunning number of calls at end of Mavericks-Lakers

Beyond the last two minutes, the officiating made Mavericks owner Mark Cuban so mad he tweeted his way into a guaranteed fine.

Watch: Atlanta Hawks F John Collins tips in game-winner

John Collins has been on the trading block for months. Friday night, the Atlanta Hawks were just happy he was on the low block. Collins tipped in Dejounte Murray's miss with a second remaining to give Atlanta a 113-11 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Andre Iguodala is NBA's oldest dunker for third straight year

Two weeks shy of his 39th birthday, Andre Iguodala is slowing down, but he's still throwing it down.

Warriors set Alamodome scoring record

The San Antonio Spurs hosted a record crowd against the Golden State Warriors. That wasn't the only Alamodome milestone Friday night.

Mac McClung will be the first G-Leaguer in the dunk contest

McClung, who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers' G-League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, will become the first player from the NBA's developmental league to participate in the dunk contest. James "Flight" White competed in the contest in 2013 after starting the year in the G League, but he played 57 games for the New York Knicks last year.

Watch: Luka Doncic sends Lakers-Mavericks to OT, double OT

LeBron James got away with a travel. Then Luka Doncic made him travel to double overtime. With the Dallas Mavericks trailing 101-98 at the end of regulation, Luka Doncic stepped back and hit a game-tying three-pointer over Dennis Schroder.

Warriors missing their 'Splash Brother-In-Law' Damion Lee

A member of the Golden State Warriors is second in the league in three-point shooting - and it's not Steph Curry or Klay Thompson. Damion Lee of the Phoenix Suns, who is marred to Curry's sister Sydel, left the Warriors for the Suns this offseason.

Watch: Wizards' Kyle Kuzma sends the Bulls to another close loss

Kuzma drilled a fadeaway three-pointer over a lunging Alex Caruso in the final seconds of the Washington Wizards' 100-97 win over the Bulls.

Warriors GM Bob Myers joins team's legion of podcasters

Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala are serious about podcasting. Now their boss is too. Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers is starting a podcast called "Lead By Example," in conjunction with ESPN and Omaha Productions, Peyton Manning's entertainment production company.

Malcolm in the driver's seat: Frankie Muniz joins ARCA Racing

Frankie Muniz, star of "Malcolm In The Middle," "Agent Cody Banks" and "Big Fat Liar," announced on Twitter that he's become a full-time race car driver.

Miami Heat's FTX Arena era is over

The Miami Heat signed a 19-year naming rights deal with FTX. It didn't last 19 months. FTX was the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange when it made a deal with the Heat and Miami-Dade County to rename American Airlines Arena, which had borne that name since it opened in 1999.

Nikola Jokic has a perfect night against the Lakers

Nikola Jokic has been can't-miss viewing this season. Monday night, he literally couldn't miss, securing a triple-double while not missing a shot. 

Happy 20th birthday to the Charlotte Hornets

Twenty years ago today, professional basketball returned to Charlotte, North Carolina. Or at least the Charlotte Hornets did.