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Sai Mohan

NBA Writer

A veteran sportswriter based in Portugal, Sai covers the NBA for Yardbarker and a few local news outlets. He had the honor of covering sporting events across four different continents as a newspaper reporter. Some of his all-time favorite athletes include Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, Luís Figo, Ayrton Senna and Steffi Graf.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Can an equal-opportunity team win an NBA title?

The 2024-25 Pacers are among the few teams in NBA history to make a deep playoff run without a designated No. 1 scoring option.

With third 20-point comeback, Knicks make NBA playoff history

The conference finals series remains in Indiana for Tuesday's Game 4. If the Knicks can level up the series, they will surely seize the momentum before returning home for Game 5.

Karl-Anthony Towns is a different beast as a PF

Did the Knicks unlock the formula that could carry them to a championship?

Another auspicious sign for Thunder's NBA title chances

It's one thing to beat teams in nail-biting contests. It's another to pummel them on a nightly basis.

Michael Malone sets record straight on controversial MVP take

Former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone caused an uproar this week regarding his NBA MVP comments.

Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already the greatest Thunder player ever?

The numbers suggest that SGA may already be the greatest player in franchise history.

Five storylines to watch entering the 2025 French Open

The 2025 French Open, the year's second major, kicks off on Sunday. Here are the top five storylines to monitor at Roland-Garros.

Nikola Jokic joins Larry Bird in exclusive club

If the 2010s belonged to LeBron James and Stephen Curry, it's fair to suggest that the 2020s have belonged to Nikola Jokic.

'Comeback Kings' Pacers are on a generational playoff run

Tyrese Haliburton and Co. are the first team to overcome four 17-point and three seven-point deficits in the same playoff run.

Pacers hero Aaron Nesmith makes incredible playoff history

Tyrese Haliburton may have flashed the "choke" sign after the Pacers stunned the Knicks in Game 1, but Aaron Nesmith was the catalyst of his team's historic

Giannis Antetokounmpo has funny reaction to MVP announcement

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who admittedly loves trolling the internet, had an amusing reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being named MVP on Wednesday.

Where Knicks' Game 1 collapse ranks in NBA playoff history

The Pacers pulled off another miraculous comeback to stun the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 

The biggest takeaway from Timberwolves' Game 1 loss

The Thunder were able to turn a strength of the Timberwolves into a weakness in Game 1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's mentality pays dividends for Thunder in Game 1

SGA was able to overcome a difficult first half to help lead the Thunder to a Game 1 win.

Michael Malone's insincerity on full display in ESPN debut

The former Nuggets head coach raised some eyebrows with comments he made Tuesday night during his debut as an ESPN analyst. 

'Special talent' Chet Holmgren proves his worth in OKC's Game 1 win

Holmgren made a series of key plays in the second half that swung the momentum in the Thunder's favor.

Carlos Alcaraz continues to have Jannik Sinner's number

In his first tournament after serving a three-month ban, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner steamrolled his competition at Rome en route to the final. Then, he ran into Carlos Alcaraz, the man who has his number.

How Alex Caruso flipped the script within six minutes in Game 7

This may sound hyperbolic, but it took Thunder guard Alex Caruso less than six minutes to single-handedly alter NBA history on Sunday.

Is Nikola Jokic fed up with Nuggets?

Is Jokic's patience with the Nuggets wearing thin?

Trae Young trolls Knicks fans ahead of potential NBA Finals appearance

The dynamic guard has had a treacherous relationship with New York's fan base ever since his Hawks beat the Knicks in the 2021 playoffs.

The golden age of NBA parity is here

The 1970s were previously the most competitive decade in NBA history, with eight franchises hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy, including six different champions within six seasons (1974-75 to 1979-80).  The 2020s can now officially be deemed the most competitive period ever.

Stephen Curry again proves why he's the most humble NBA superstar

In an age of entitled superstars, Stephen Curry remains an anomaly.

All-Star Jalen Williams has been complete letdown for Thunder

Some were skeptical of the Oklahoma City Thunder's title chances even after they won 68 games and maintained the highest points differential in NBA history.

'The team needs you': Jamal Murray never doubted ability to play in Game 6 amid illness

Murray channeled his inner Michael Jordan on Thursday, producing his version of the "Flu Game" to save the Nuggets' season.

Nuggets trio achieve feat not reached in 57 years

With their season on the line, Denver rallied as a team and ensured they didn't let Nikola Jokic down for a third consecutive game in Thursday's Game 6 win.