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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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, NFL, MLB

The hidden casualty of the new NBA take foul rule

This year, “take” fouls — fouling to stop a transition opportunity without making a play in the ball — are punished like a technical foul.

Watch: Timberwolves play defense with only four players

The Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert to improve their defense. What would help even more is using five players.

Super-agent Leigh Steinberg explains where Kyrie Irving went wrong

Yardbarker spoke to heralded sports agent Leigh Steinberg about the mercurial, controversial Nets star.

Mike Brown and the Kings are sick of bad calls

The Kings can't get a call at the end of games. Coach Brown just wants to make it to OT.

Executive poll casts doubt on Kyrie's NBA future

While Irving's talent will remain enticing to teams, it sounds as though his baggage will impact how the rest of his career plays out.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson shares his weight-loss secrets

The key to Zion Williamson's new physique was eating vegetables. And not knowing it.

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Luka Doncic in first MVP ladder of season

Doncic is scoring like no one since Wilt Chamberlain. That's still not enough to edge Antetokounmpo for MVP.

Suns forward Cameron Johnson out indefinitely with torn meniscus

Johnson hurt his knee Friday night on a non-contact play

Every NBA team is playing on election eve

Tomorrow, the NBA hopes that everyone votes.

Watch: Anthony Edwards sits out an offensive possession

Anthony Edwards is a big part of the Timberwolves' offense. Unless they run plays that aren't for him. During one possession in Minnesota's win against the Houston Rockets, Edwards stood unmoving just outside the three-point line with his hands on his hips.

Would the Lakers really trade Anthony Davis?

As the Lakers continue to lose, the NBA world expects a Russell Westbrook trade. He might not be the only All-Star leaving L.A.

NBA says Tyler Herro traveled on his game-winner

The NBA confirmed that Tyler Herro traveled before his game-winning shot Wednesday night.

Sixers to lose James Harden for a month with foot injury, which might save Doc Rivers' job

At age 33, Harden is still playing heavy minutes, as he's currently 10th in the NBA with 36.8 minutes per game.

Former San Antonio Spurs team psychologist suing team and Josh Primo

The San Antonio Spurs shocked the NBA by suddenly releasing Josh Primo last week. But as a new lawsuit alleges, it wasn't that sudden. 

Luka Doncic is first player to score over 30 points in first seven games since Wilt Chamberlain

It had been 60 years since an NBA player started the year with seven straight 30-plus point games. Now it hasn't even been 60 minutes.

Watch: Jayson Tatum dunks and blocks the Celtics into OT

Tatum came up clutch on both ends of the floor late in Wednesday's Celtics-Cavs battle.

Kyrie Irving, Nets donate $500K each to anti-hate causes

The Brooklyn Nets and the ADL announced Irving and the team would each make donations of $500,000.

Jordan Poole first victim of NBA's point of emphasis on discontinuous dribbles

Tuesday, the NBA warned teams that referees would focus on "discontinuous dribbles." Jordan Poole didn't get the memo.

NBA will stream games for top 2023 draft prospects for free

If you want to watch top prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, the NBA has set a price. Free.

Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal denounce 'idiot' Kyrie Irving

The old guard of the NBA sure isn't staying silent on Irving.

Bulls' Zach LaVine outscores whole Nets team in fourth quarter

Brooklyn's whole team put up one fewer point than LaVine did all by himself.

Watch: Paul George beats the Rockets in the final seconds

 They call him “Playoff P,” but Paul George became “Regular Season P” on the last night of October. George hit the game-winner with six seconds remaining, after doing absolutely everything for the Clippers.

Pacers' Myles Turner thinks Lakers need to trade for Myles Turner

There’s been speculation for months the Lakers could trade for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner. Turner thinks they should.

No one claimed Josh Primo off waivers after allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior

The Spurs were on the hook for over $8 million in salary but they didn't hesitate to send Primo packing.

Sixers lose 2023, 2024 second-round picks for tampering

Tampering has been a way of life in the NBA. But the league says the Sixers took it too far.