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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

Who needs Love? Blazers, Hawks, Wolves might

News that the Cavaliers' veteran is on the trading block isn't surprising, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes. He has seemingly been subject of trade rumors since his 2014 trade to the Cavaliers (5-18), who, by the way, have won exactly one game in the past month.

Underappreciated Clippers, not Lakers, are NBA's best

The Clippers are also uniquely suited to attack the Lakers’ biggest defensive weakness, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes.

The 25 funniest things that happened In 2019

We tried to pick out the funniest moments of 2019 — not shows, or movies but scenes, lines, songs and in one occasion, tweets from a former NFL wide receiver about the arrest of a corrupt political adviser who dresses like the mayor of Steampunk Town.

NBA Buy or Sell: Are starts by Blazers, Spurs, Lakers, Luka Doncic for real?

In their One-On-One, Yardbarker NBA writers Sean Keane and Pat Heery also dish on breakout players (Pascal Siakam?) and the first panic trade.

NBA rookie review: Grizzlies' Morant, Heat's Herro have jump on the rest

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Sean Keane and Pat Heery also dish on  R.J. Barrett (Knicks), Coby White (Bulls) and rookies who may not have caught your eye

Carmelo Anthony unlikely to save Portland, but let's enjoy the thrill ride

Is Melo going to solve Portland's issues on defense? Is he still a legitimate NBA player in 2019? Not really, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes, but he’s a lot more fun than finding a G Leaguer who also can’t really play at an NBA level.

The biggest sports beefs of 2019

From brawls to feuds to Instagram story stings, here are the 25 biggest sports beefs in the year 2019.

NBA dynamic duos: Which are rocking, struggling?

In One-On-One, Sean Keane and Pat Heery dish on LeBron-AD, Doncic-Porzingis, Harden-Westbrook, McCollum-Lillard and more.

Give it a rest: NBA load management is here to stay

There’s an idea that old basketball players were tougher, and that resting is a bad idea, but that simply doesn’t hold up, Yardbarker's Sean Keane writes

The 25 biggest NBA stories of the 2010s

What a decade it was for the NBA! The league reached new heights of popularity, both domestically and internationally (no thanks to Daryl Morey ), LeBron James went to the Finals almost every year, Steph Curry and the Warriors emerged and "Big Threes" were replaced by superteams.

Canned goods? NBA coaches already on hot seats

In One-On-One, Yardbarker NBA writers Pat Heery and Sean Keane dish on the Knicks' scowling head coach, the Bulls' front office, the woeful Pelicans and more.

The funniest things that happened in the past decade

A decade is really just 10 years of moments strung together, and as the 2010s chug to a close, we want to take a look at some of the funniest of those moments.

Why Rockets are in big trouble. (Hint: It starts with a 'D.')

Will Houston be the league’s second-worst defense all season? No, Sean Keane writes, but the Rockets are likely to be a bottom-10 defense unless they make significant changes.

Hot takes on dismal Warriors, Kings, Bulls and an early season MVP

In their One-On-One, Yardbarker NBA writers Sean Keane and Pat Heery also dish on Brooklyn's Kyrie Irving, Philly's Ben Simmons and more.

The highlights and lowlights from the world of comedy in the 2010s

Along with the great films, sitcoms and talk shows, there have been scandals, untimely deaths, cancellations both real and metaphorical, terrible sequels and comedies based on cell phone games.

Warriors stink. Why don't they simply tank?

Golden State moved into its fancy new arena last week, but it brought along the spirit of decades of misery in Oakland, Sean Keane writes. And now Steph Curry's out with a hand injury.

NBA Western Conference preview: Lakers among seven powerhouses

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Sean Keane and Pat Heery dish on the best coach, who will finish with the best record (a surprise!) and more.

NBA Eastern Conference preview: A Bucks-Sixers final?

In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Pat Heery and Sean Keane also dish on the dregs of the East, potential breakout candidates and more.

100 bold NBA predictions for 2019-20 season

The NBA season doesn't tip off until Tuesday, but Yardbarker already knows the 2019-20 champ, MVP and so much more. Trust us.

Seven NBA teams that could leap from lottery to playoffs

The Lakers, among the 14 teams in the 2019 lottery, are a slam-dunk to make this season's playoffs, Sean Keane writes. But what about the up-and-coming Pelicans? 

Why Rockets' Daryl Morey might welcome losing job over tweet

It’s frankly ridiculous that Daryl Morey is getting so much blowback from the Hong Kong situation, but it may be a blessing in disguise, Sean Keane writes.

The 25 best sketch comedy shows of all time

With YouTube, along with various streaming services, it's never been easier to watch sketches from any era.

Live from New York, really? The least likely 'SNL' hosts

Truly anyone can host "SNL" — you just wouldn’t have expected it to be these people.

The funniest talk show hosts of all time

Ranked in no particular order, here's a look at the funniest talk show hosts of all time.

Five NBA coaches who already may be on hot seat

Based on a combination of contract status, preseason expectations, roster turnover and itchy fingers among management, here are Sean Keane's five coaches who could be in trouble.