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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

Lakers center could be teaming up with Luka Doncic in two ways

Jaxson Hayes is only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers through the upcoming season. If he can realize his international basketball ambitions, he might continue playing with Luka Doncic much longer than that.

Bulls could have their first dunk contest champ since Michael Jordan

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing.

New Sixers hire puts Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse on the hot seat

This year is a pivotal one for many within the Sixers organization — especially for the head coach and team president, whose futures may hinge on how things unfold.

Kings give Keegan Murray the Trey Murphy special

When the Sacramento Kings were negotiating Keegan Murray's rookie extension, they may have simply looked at the most similar rookie from last year and matched that deal.

Five NBA teams who could be in trouble to start the season

The NBA season begins Oct. 22, and that date is coming far too soon for some teams. Here are five teams likely to struggle in the 2024-25 NBA season's first month.

Sacramento Kings' family ties have team in a bind

Instead of addressing their obvious roster holes, the Kings are trading for the coach's son-in-law.

Russell Westbrook's relentlessness won't let him quit the NBA

It's rare to see a future Hall of Famer willingly take a backup role at the end of his career. That's not the case with Russell Westbrook, who signed with the Sacramento Kings Wednesday for his 18th NBA season.

Nets dug bigger hole for themselves with draft whiffs

The future of the Nets depends on nailing the picks they have coming to them in upcoming drafts. Unfortunately, GM Sean Marks and the Nets front office haven't inspired confidence that they can do it.

Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26

Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.

Keegan Murray's injury could wreck Kings' already-shaky defense

With Murray out, an already-porous Kings defense gets even weaker.

Pacers backcourt in crisis mode as injuries to guards mount

Last season, the Indiana Pacers' incredible depth at the guard position helped propel them to the NBA Finals. This season, they're scrambling to find enough healthy bodies to field a team.

Four potential trade destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo

If the Greek Freak is serious about leaving the Bucks, here are four NBA teams who could make a move for the superstar forward.

Bulls may have found gem in former 12th overall pick

For a team that often feels directionless, this Chicago native represents a tantalizing path to NBA relevancy for the Bulls.

Mavericks have another out-of-shape star

When the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic last season, the team was concerned about its young star's conditioning issues.

Lakers star LeBron James' lame stunt hoodwinks ticket buyers

The only people LeBron disappointed were people who bought overpriced tickets for a Jazz-Lakers game.

Preseason opener hints at Grizzlies' bombs-away approach to early season

With Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant and Zach Edey all out to start the season, bombing away from long range might be a temporary fix for the Grizzlies offense.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama impressive in team's preseason opener 

Victor Wembanyama spent 10 days in China training at a Shaolin temple. He spent his preseason opener dominating a Chinese Basketball Association team.

What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic

Guard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful.

Warriors' Draymond Green is in midseason form — but not in a good way

It only took a little more than a quarter for Draymond Green to get into midseason form.

Grizzlies' injuries approaching critical mass

The Grizzlies were already facing a big challenge in the Western Conference with two starters out to begin the season. Now, that number is likely up to three.

Three questions the Warriors must answer heading into a 'Last Dance' season

This might be the last, best chance for the Warriors to make noise in the playoffs.

The 24 biggest Oscar snubs of all-time

The Academy Awards have honored some of the greatest cinematic performances and masterpieces of all time. But they’ve also snubbed just as many great actors, directors, and films over the years.

Oh, brother! Warriors reuniting Currys in the backcourt

Splash Brothers who are biological brothers should be one of the more fun sibling combinations in NBA history.

Two key Warriors figures face lame-duck seasons

What could unite Kerr and Kuminga is that it's in both their interests for the team, and particularly Kuminga, to thrive.

Three big questions the Suns must answer as they move on from the Big Three era

The Phoenix Suns moved on from their unsuccessful Big Three era. What should they do to get back on track?