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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

Nick Nurse is running his players into the ground

Only three NBA players are averaging more than 37 minutes per game. They’re all on the Toronto Raptors. Pascal Siakam is playing 37.3 minutes per game. OG Anunoby is playing 37.2. And Fred VanVleet is averaging 37.1 minutes. The Raptors also have by far the most games where their players log 40+ minutes.

Ja Morant explains secret to his amazing circus-shot move

When Ja Morant made a circus shot against the Orlando Magic, fans couldn't understand how he did it. The answer was simple.

Celtics and Spurs make underwhelming first NBA trade of 2023

Trade season is officially upon us in the NBA. Sort of. The first trade of 2023 saw the Celtics make a move to save themselves luxury tax and open up a roster spot by sending Noah Vonleh to San Antonio for a conditional second-round pick.

Kawhi Leonard didn't like Ty Lue's surrender against Denver

Down 34 points at halftime, Clippers coach Ty Lue waved the white flag. Kawhi Leonard didn't like it. 

Watch: Pistons' Saddiq Bey stuns the Warriors

When Klay Thompson drilled a three with one second to go, the Golden State Warriors thought they were headed to overtime again. Saddiq Bey thought differently.

Watch: Ja Morant's hilarious time-wasting strategy

Up 29 in the third quarter, Ja Morant wanted to run down the clock and he has a uniqe strategy.

Bucks' Grayson Allen causes, ends OT vs. Raptors with ridiculous shots

Allen let Toronto get to OT with a cheap shot. Then he won it with a clutch shot.

D'Angelo Russell unfollows Timberwolves

Cryptic social media moves by key players is the last thing the Timberwolves need as they try to right the ship after a disappointing start to the season.

Boston's historic offense derailed by three-point shooting slump

One month ago, the Boston Celtics had the best offense in NBA history. Now it's just a pretty good one. What's happened since then? 

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores career-high in 'boring' game vs. Wizards

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants his game to be boring. That's not happening when he's putting up 55 points.

Watch: Lauri Markkanen almost hits a miracle game-winner

For a few minutes, Lauri Markkanen had the most stunning game-winning shot of the season. 

Darvin Ham 'just wants to ride' LeBron James

Ham is going to need LeBron playing hard on the back end of the season. But if his body can continue to take the pounding, Ham hopes he can ride James all the way into May.

Kyrie Irving shares surprising reason for Donovan Mitchell's big game

Mitchell was on a mission Monday night. And on Monday afternoon as well.

Former teammates Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis win NBA Players of the Week

Doncic and Porzingis never clicked as a duo. Separately, they're thriving.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant sued by a teenager

Ja Morant never hesitates to take a shot. Unfortunately, that might include punches.

Hawks HC Nate McMillan's days could be numbered

The Atlanta Hawks return home on Jan. 11. Their head coach may not be coming with them.

Watch: Kevon Looney's tip wins wild double-OT game

On a night where the resurgent Klay Thompson made ten three-pointers, the Warriors biggest basket came from a tip-in.

Donovan Mitchell drops 71 on the Bulls

Between field goals and free throws, Donovan Mitchell made 42 shots tonight. But his biggest play may have been a miss.

Steven Adams shares his secret to offensive rebounds

Steven Adams leads the league in offensive rebounds. He says there's a simple reason. 

Watch: Celtics' Robert Williams throws down rim-rattling dunk

Robert Williams III threw down an alley-oop so hard the rim needed over half an hour to recover.

LeBron James makes ominous statement about Lakers future

It certainly sounds like the concern of wasting the last of his productive years on a floundering team is starting to factor into LeBron's thinking. 

Bulls broadcasters have harsh words for Bucks G Grayson Allen

Grayson Allen has a history with the Chicago Bulls. The team - and the broadcasters - are sick of it. Milwaukee's Allen took a cheap shot at DeMar DeRozan in Wednesday's Bucks-Bulls game, and color man Stacey King declared that, "someone needs to give him a two-piece."

Pacers have unique incentive to sign Myles Turner to extension

Myles Turner has been on the trade block for years. Now amid the best season of his career, Indiana wants to lock him up — but his play could be just one part of it.