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Sean Barnard

Sean Barnard

Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.

Latest articles from Sean Barnard

Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks prediction, pick for 6/6/25

Dallas Wings vs. Los Angeles Sparks prediction, pick for 6/6/25

The Dallas Wings (1-7) host the Los Angeles Sparks (2-6) in a battle of two teams looking to get back on track for the season. This will be the second game in tonight’s WNBA doubleheader. It has been an especially frustrating start for the Sparks. There was plenty of hype coming into the season after […]

June 6, 2025

Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun prediction, pick for Friday 6/6/25

Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun prediction, pick for Friday 6/6/25

The Dream (5-2) and Sun (1-6) will face off as part of tonight’s WNBA double-header. This will be the second matchup between these two teams already this season, with the Dream producing a convincing 79-55 victory on May 25th. Atlanta has been impressive in the early games this season and enters this game on a […]

June 6, 2025

How did the Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals series odds shift following Game 1

How did the Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals series odds shift following Game 1

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA Finals as monstrous -650 favorites to win the series over the Indiana Pacers, with this number shifting to as high as -700 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Oklahoma City held -275 odds on the -1.5 series spread when the odds opened, and the talking points seemed to be how easy […]

June 6, 2025

NBA Trade Rumors: Is Zion Williamson on the move this summer?

NBA Trade Rumors: Is Zion Williamson on the move this summer?

Just six years ago, Zion Williamson walked across the stage of the 2019 NBA Draft to put on a New Orleans Pelicans hat. Hailed as one of the most exciting prospects of all time, with highlights that have dominated the internet since he was in middle school, the pathway to becoming an NBA star seemed […]

June 6, 2025

NBA Trade Rumors: Where will Kevin Durant be playing when the 2025-26 NBA season begins?

NBA Trade Rumors: Where will Kevin Durant be playing when the 2025-26 NBA season begins?

UPDATE: Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Durant prefers to be traded to the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, or Miami Heat. UPDATE: Durant will be traded as early as next week, per The Arizona Republic. UPDATE: According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns are focused on trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, […]

June 4, 2025

NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks to explore market for Karl-Anthony Towns

NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks to explore market for Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks made a shocking decision to trade away Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo this past offseason after back-to-back Conference Semi-Finals appearances. They brought in Karl-Anthony Towns with the hopes that this could elevate their offense and push them into the true contending category. After falling short to the Indiana Pacers in the […]

June 4, 2025

NBA announces Team USA vs. Team World in 2026 All-Star Game

NBA announces Team USA vs. Team World in 2026 All-Star Game

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has announced that the All-Star game will change format to incorporate a Team USA vs. Team World concept, while on Fox Sports’ Breakfast Ball. Silver brought up the overlapping timeline with the Winter Olympics and recognized the success of the NHL’s adaptation of the international format as part of the conversation. […]

June 4, 2025

NBA Finals Best Bets: Series leader in rebounds on DraftKings Sportsbook

NBA Finals Best Bets: Series leader in rebounds on DraftKings Sportsbook

The stage is officially set for the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers square off to be crowned the champion. Despite attempts to flush cold water on the series for being a small market matchup, fans should buckle up for what should be some great hoops between two teams with some […]

June 2, 2025

2025 NBA Draft Props: Which players will be drafted inside the top five picks?

2025 NBA Draft Props: Which players will be drafted inside the top five picks?

Anticipation continues to build for the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25th. The rumors are flying, and trade chatter continues to grow as the NBA Playoffs wind down, with each team turning a page to next year. This article will look at which players have the best chance of being selected in the top five […]

June 2, 2025

DraftKings MLB Pick6 Fantasy Baseball Picks: Top Plays for Monday 6/2/25

DraftKings MLB Pick6 Fantasy Baseball Picks: Top Plays for Monday 6/2/25

DraftKings MLB Pick6 Fantasy Baseball Picks: Top Plays for Sunday 4/27/25

June 2, 2025

Eagles’ Star Saquon Barkley Leaps onto Madden 26 Cover

Eagles’ Star Saquon Barkley Leaps onto Madden 26 Cover

There are very few plays that deserve the “video game-like” label as much as Saquon Barkley’s reverse no-look hurdle he showcased in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In proper fashion, this moment will be immortalized by landing on the Madden 26 cover. Speculation has been surrounding this for several weeks, with there seeming to […]

June 2, 2025