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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

NBA GM survey tips Celtics as third-biggest title favorites ever

Only three teams have gone back-to-back since the Lakers dynasty of the early 2000s — Lakers (2009-10), Heat (2012-13) and Warriors (2017-18).

Novak Djokovic eclipses longstanding Rafael Nadal record

At the 2023 French Open, Djokovic surpassed Nadal for most major titles.

NBA exec feels Bronny James is 'set up for failure'

Bronny James' Lakers coaches and teammates have spoken glowingly about his work ethic and potential, but a few NBA executives believe the son of LeBron James is destined to flop as a pro.

Mavericks' Dereck Lively is a different player in Year 2

Dereck Lively II promises to be more than just a role player in his sophomore campaign with the Mavs.

Kylian Mbappe slammed for skipping international duty

The 25-year-old suffered a thigh injury during Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Alaves on Sept. 24 but returned to action last Wednesday.

Jalen Brunson primed to become first Knicks MVP in 55 years

It's almost unfathomable that a storied franchise such as the Knicks has not produced an MVP since Willis Reed won the award in the 1969-70 season, but that's the reality. Could that change in 2024-25?

Ja Morant's uber athleticism is both a blessing and curse

As a good passer and shooter, the 25-year-old boasts a complete skill set and can be smarter in picking and choosing his moments to bank on his athleticism.

Bucks' big offseason acquisition suffers injury

He suffered a hyperextended elbow during the Bucks' preseason opener against the Pistons after running into a screen from Jalen Duren.

Warriors have seemingly unearthed new backcourt

The Warriors entered training camp looking to determine who will be Stephen Curry's new backcourt partner. Have they already made that determination?

Coco Gauff has new mindset after coaching change and it's working

Gauff made a coaching change following a run of disappointing results, and the move is already paying dividends.

A'ja Wilson makes unwanted history in Aces' playoff exit

A'ja Wilson entered the 2024 WNBA playoffs as the third player in NBA/WNBA history to unanimously win the MVP award.

LeBron James on sharing court with Bronny: 'Is this the Matrix?'

On Sunday, LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-son duo to take the court together for an NBA preseason game.

Key Pelicans wing to miss start of season

Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is likely to miss the start of the regular season with a right hamstring strain.

Is Rajon Rondo the locker-room voice the Bucks need?

LeBron James and countless others have campaigned for Rondo to become a head coach in the NBA or at least a voice in the locker room that can rally the troops. The Celtics legend is finally heeding those calls.

Victor Wembanyama names three players he wishes to dunk on

As the NBA prepares for Year 2 of Victor Wembanyama, at least three players should be wary, as the Spurs prodigy has placed them on poster alert.

Some NBA execs feel Timberwolves won blockbuster trade

Some anonymous NBA executives believe Minnesota, which acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo from New York while shipping Karl-Anthony Towns out, won the blockbuster trade that shook up the NBA landscape.

Tennis legend on sport's rising stars: 'No way anyone has ever played better tennis'

The tennis legend believes this pair has raised the bar to heights the sport has never reached.

Warriors' lack of faith in Jonathan Kuminga is baffling

On Wednesday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr emphasized that only Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have guaranteed starting spots on his team entering the 2024-25 season.

Novak Djokovic blasts flawed system amid Jannik Sinner doping row

Novak Djokovic has blasted the governing bodies of tennis for mishandling Jannik Sinner's doping case.

Carlos Alcaraz bests Jannik Sinner in thrilling China Open final

Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to defeat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling China Open final on Wednesday.

Aces must make history to keep three-peat hopes alive

The Aces' pursuit of three consecutive WNBA titles suffered a big jolt Tuesday night as they conceded a 2-0 series lead to the Liberty in the playoff semifinals.

Sabrina Ionescu is having unprecedented WNBA postseason

Sabrina Ionescu scored or assisted on 16 of the Liberty's 19 fourth-quarter points Tuesday night as her team took a 2-0 series lead over the Aces in the WNBA playoffs semifinals, continuing her dominant run this postseason.

How Dikembe Mutombo came up with iconic finger wag

Over 18 seasons, Mutombo blocked 3,289 shots, which ranks second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history.

Knicks not done making moves after Karl-Anthony Towns trade

The Knicks have had one of the busiest offseasons of any team in modern history.

Tadej Pogacar only third to complete men's cycling's triple crown

Tadej Pogacar on Sunday became just the third male rider in history to win cycling's "triple crown" of the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and World Championship in the same year.