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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

Anthony Edwards' fine highlights NBA's homophobia problems

The NBA still has a long way to go when it comes to tolerance for everyone.

Robert Sarver is selling the Suns and Mercury

Days after he received a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine from the NBA, Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Pheonix Mercury, is preparing to sell his interest in the team.

Celtics painting No. 6 in the lane to honor Bill Russell

The team is planning a series of tributes, including have Russell's No. 6 on the floor.

NBA plans to lower age limit, end 'one-and-done' era

The NBA is prepared to lower the age of draft eligibility to 18 for the first time since 2006.

Spain's Juancho Hernangomez completes whirlwind year with EuroBasket title

Juancho hit seven three-pointers and racked up 27 points as La Roja defeated Les Bleus (France) in the final, 88-76.

Report: Warriors believe Andre Iguodala will return after injury-filled season

If he returns, Iguodala, 38, would become the NBA's second-oldest player, behind only 42-year-old Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat.

Draymond Green says Warriors initially thought Steve Kerr 'was out of his mind'

It took some time for the team to warm up to Kerr's offense.

Grizzlies hope upper-deck bar fuels attendance

The Memphis Grizzlies were one of the NBA's more exciting teams last season, with their Ja Morant-led young core earning the league's second-best record.

Spain takes down Germany to reach EuroBasket final

Brothers Willy and Juancho Hernangomez combined for 29 points as Spain advanced to play France in the final with a 96-91 win.

Pressure mounts on suspended Suns owner Robert Sarver to sell team or resign

Not only has a Suns minority owner called for Sarver's resignation, but PayPal has issued an ultimatum to the team.

Rudy Gobert helps France pummel Poland in EuroBasket semifinal

France will play in its fourth EuroBasket final on Sunday against the winner of Friday's Germany-Spain semifinal.

The $1 billion man? Warriors star Steph Curry nearing lifetime deal with Under Armour

Curry left Nike for the upstart company in 2013. Now it appears he'll be with UA for life.

'I played terribly': Luka Doncic, Slovenia stunned in EuroBasket tournament

The Mavericks' Luka Doncic joined Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic as NBA superstars who were bounced in the knockout rounds of EuroBasket.

Huge comeback puts France into EuroBasket semifinals

For the second straight game, France rallied to force overtime in their EuroBasket matchup and earn a win.

Former Heat star Dwyane Wade leaves TNT

After three years working for Turner, former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is parting ways with the network.

NBA players who were most helped and hurt by the season resumption

Twenty-two NBA teams will be restarting the season in Orlando, all isolated in one huge facility. But the restart won't be equal for all players. From injuries, to rest, to health issues, to player opt-outs, some players are getting a boost from the season's suspension and delay, and others are taking a big hit.

The most surprising and disappointing NBA players of the 2019-20 season

These are guys who came out of nowhere with great offensive seasons — and others who disappeared into oblivion despite giant contracts. It's sharpshooters and peashooters, emerging defensive stars and declining former All-Stars.

2004 Shaq deal gives Bucks a blueprint for potential Giannis trade

On July 14, 2004, the Lakers traded Shaq to the Heat for three players and a first-round pick. Could the Bucks get a similar return for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Yardbarker's Sean Keane examines the history of the trades of stars.

Will the NBA offseason be just as bizarre as the season has been?

The season hasn't even resumed yet, but that's not stopping Yardbarker's Pat Heery and Sean Keane from weighing in on what players could be on the move in the offseason. Could Giannis, Ben Simmons and The Beard be dealt?

Yikes! Lakers could load up for next season too

The Lakers won't have the space to offer a max deal this offseason, but they have plenty of options to add firepower, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes.

Wild-card factors bubbling to surface before NBA restart

With their nemesis Golden State out of the way, rested superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook could lead the Rockets on a run to the Finals, writes Yardbarker's Sean Keane. Let's examine key issues facing teams in the Bubble.

Bobby Bonilla and the other strangest deferred-money contracts in sports

Whether it's smart financial planning, readjustments due to bankruptcies or a sports owner falling for a Ponzi scheme, there are crazy long contracts and inexplicable deferrals in every sport. Let's look at 32 of these deals — one for every year the Mets will write a post-retirement check to Bobby Bo.

What if Clippers never traded the pick that became Kyrie Irving?

On the ninth anniversary of Kyrie Irving's selection by the Cavaliers with the first pick of the draft, Yardbarker's Sean Keane contemplates interesting what-if scenarios. Would LeBron's talents have remained in South Beach? Yikes! 

20 reasons to be stoked about NBA restart

Will Giannis and Jayson Tatum make The Leap? Could Lukamania sweep Florida? Damn, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes, it great that real hoops will be played next month. 

Chances Zion's Pels, other bubble teams will make 'bubble' playoffs

Three teams are vying for the last two playoff berths in the East, and the wild West has six teams battling for a single place. Yardbarker's Sean Keane evaluates which of these nine teams has the best chance to advance in what should be the strangest postseason in NBA history.