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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

Pistons come alive to beat Cavaliers for first time since 2022

Playing without All-Star Cade Cunningham against a team that had beaten them in 12 straight games, the Detroit Pistons almost blew a 19-point lead. Then they locked down the Cavs in the final four minutes.

Stephen Curry's return helps Warriors get back on track 

The Golden State Warriors missed 42 three-pointers Friday night, but the return of Stephen Curry and their hot shooting on two-pointers snapped a two-game losing streak.

LeBron James explains why he and Michael Jordan 'don't talk'

James revealed that he and Jordan "don't talk," but he explained that it isn't due to any rift between them.

Damian Lillard's injury means Bucks are no longer contenders

If he can't play again this season, Milwaukee may be all out of options with its current core.

Pistons are shaping up to be a nightmare playoff matchup

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder are the NBA's three best teams. Since a week before Christmas, they're also the only teams who've been better than the Detroit Pistons.

Magic finally find a third scorer in third straight win

For an offense that has depended on the Magic's two young stars, his emergence gives the team an extra dimension and keeps defenses from focusing solely on them.

Heat demolish Warriors in Jimmy Butler's homecoming to Miami

Before they traded him to the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat were frustrated by Jimmy Butler's lackadaisical play and disinterest in scoring. They got to see that again in a blowout win on Tuesday night.

KD outduels Greek Freak as Suns win fourth straight

Kevin Durant put the Phoenix Suns on his back with the team's season teetering on the brink of disaster and Bradley Beal out. Then Devin Booker finished the job.

Bulls backcourt explodes again as Chicago beats another contender

The Chicago Bulls had a six-game road trip where they faced five Western Conference playoff teams. Thanks to their dynamic young guards, they finished 4-2, with a real chance of escaping the 9-10 play-in.

Pacers ride scorching third quarter to win over Timberwolves

One week ago, the Indiana Pacers sank five three-pointers in overtime to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Monday, they shot the lights out in a scorching third quarter to take down the Wolves again.

Lakers defense disappears yet again in third straight loss

The Los Angeles Lakers got all their injured starters back last weekend. Their defense remained absent without leave Monday night.

Anthony Davis lifts Mavericks to win in his return to team

Anthony Davis played only 24 minutes in his long-delayed second game with the Dallas Mavericks, but his presence helped the Mavericks' defense. As did playing the Brooklyn Nets.

Stephen Curry may rush back to support new teammate in Miami

Stephen Curry still hasn't been cleared to return to the Golden State Warriors. His coach thinks he'll be back Tuesday, out of loyalty to a teammate.

Stephon Castle's big passing night adds to Rookie of the Year resume

Stephon Castle dished out 14 assists in the Spurs' 128-120 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.

Paolo Banchero continues post-All-Star scoring binge

In his third season, Banchero is rounding out his game.

Grizzlies' slide down standings was prompted by bizarre trade deadline

Usually when a team is in second place at the trade deadline, it tries to improve itself for the playoffs. The Memphis Grizzlies went the other way.

Warriors win with defense after scary Steph Curry fall

The Warriors struggled with their offense after Steph Curry left Thursday's game with a scary injury. They made up for their lousy shooting with lockdown defense.

Bronny James sets career-highs in blowout Lakers loss

Bronny James looked more like a legitimate NBA player than ever before on Thursday.

Pacers rally for OT win over Nets with another late effort

The Indiana Pacers won two games in a row thanks to last-second three-pointers. They did it again Thursday, but from the foul line.

Knicks suffer their worst loss of the season to lowly Hornets

The New York Knicks have been struggling without the injured Jalen Brunson, but Thursday night, they hit a new low.