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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

Three milestones LeBron James could reach in 2024-25 season

LeBron James enters the 2024-25 season with at least three statistical milestones within reach, a year after he became the first player in history to reach 40,000 regular-season points.

Pacers tipped to reach greater heights in 2024-25 season

A year after making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a decade, the Pacers seem primed to further establish themselves as an emerging powerhouse.

Caitlin Clark sets record straight on 'like' of political social media post

When Caitlin Clark liked Taylor Swift's viral IG post endorsing Kamala Harris for U.S. President, many assumed the Fever star was also rooting for the democratic candidate in the upcoming elections.  However, Clark has set the record straight.

Rafael Nadal's uncle fears Jannik Sinner is 'practically unstoppable'

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner got his first taste of grand slam glory at the 2024 Australian Open and grew in confidence the rest of the year, capturing five more titles, including the 2024 U.S. One prominent member of the tennis community thinks Sinner is just getting started.

Ex-Suns employee files discrimination, wrongful termination complaint against team

The Phoenix Suns have been sued by a former employee, Andrea Trischan, claiming discrimination and wrongful termination, reports ESPN's Baxter Holmes.  Trischan, who previously served as the Suns' program manager of diversity, equity and inclusion, is seeking $60 million in damages after filing a complaint with the U.S.

How Lakers players will honor Jerry West in 2024-2025 season

The West Virginia alum led the Lakers to an incredible nine NBA Finals between 1962 and 1973.

Lakers HC JJ Redick not concerned about LeBron James, Anthony Davis' workload

In an interview with the "Lakeshow" podcast, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he expects his co-stars to be full participants in training camp. 

DeMar DeRozan reveals why he chose Kings over Lakers

DeMar DeRozan has taken a subtle dig at his hometown franchise, the Lakers, by suggesting he was more drawn to the Kings during his free-agency process this summer.

WADA still has time to appeal case that cleared Jannik Sinner of doping charges

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has officially been cleared of all doping charges.

Is Europe's staggering dominance of men's tennis destined to continue?

The dominance of European men in tennis over the last 20 or so years has been nothing short of remarkable. That continued in 2024, with Italy and Spain splitting the four majors. Is there an end in sight?

Lakers could be without key player to start season

He was one of the starting forwards on the Lakers squad that reached the Western Conference Finals in 2023.

Caitlin Clark has classy response to Angel Reese injury

At a time when fans, specifically internet trolls, have conjured up an imaginary feud between Clark and Angel Reese, the Fever star has lavished praise upon her rookie counterpart.

Tennis legend makes huge Novak Djokovic prediction

Djokovic ended 2024 without a major title, the first time he failed to capture any of the four slams in a calendar year since his injury-riddled 2017. 

Jannik Sinner's dominant 2024 puts him in exclusive club

Sinner won the first and final majors of 2024, the Australian Open and the U.S. Open.

Girl power: World No. 2's forehand faster than men at U.S. Open

Aryna Sabalenka has powered her way into the 2024 U.S. Open final. Quite literally.

Jessica Pegula details miraculous comeback in U.S. Open semifinal

Jessica Pegula was a break away from going down 0-3 in the second set after losing the first set, 1-6, in Thursday's U.S Open semifinal against Karolina Muchova. The American would win the second set to clinch a berth in the final.

Nuggets coach justified to be upset at his front office

Is dissatisfaction brewing in Denver?

Why Shaquille O'Neal doesn't think JJ Redick is the next Pat Riley

JJ Redick has drawn comparisons to Pat Riley, but Shaquille O'Neal doesn't see any similarities between the new Lakers head coach and the Heat president.

Why Hawks' Trae Young's rapid decline is almost tragic

Trae Young was once labeled one of the "ascendant young stars" in the NBA. As we enter the 2024-25 season, the Hawks guard is ranked the 36th-best player by The Ringer. What happened?

Why Jannik Sinner is not a shoo-in to win 2024 U.S. Open

Of the four men's semifinalists at the 2024 U.S. Open, only World No.1 Jannik Sinner has previously won a major title. As the only one to taste grand-slam glory, the Italian has an 81.8 percent probability rate of hoisting the trophy on Sunday. How did we get to that number?

Jack Draper has put the tennis world on notice

Draper has ridden his unique style to a dominant run to the the U.S. Open semifinals.

American tennis reaches 21-year high at U.S. Open

Four of the eight semifinalists at this year's U.S. Open will be from the host nation.

Roger Federer feels 'a little bit sorry' for Rafael Nadal

Nadal has struggled to live up to his high standard as his career winds down.

Caitlin Clark helps Fever end eight-year playoff drought

The remarkable turnaround comes just a year after the Fever finished with a 13-27 record.

This Taylor Fritz feat is indicative of his resolve

He became the oldest American in the Open Era to achieve this feat.