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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

Brandin Podziemski speaks to Warriors' underdog mindset 

Brandin Podziemski wants naysayers to continue writing off his Warriors, who are projected to win 43.5 games and miss the playoffs this upcoming season. In a recent interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, Podz was asked about an anonymous NBA coach likening the aging Warriors to a washed-up rock band.

The Kelsey Mitchell-Caitlin Clark duo needs a nickname

No player has benefited more from Caitlin Clark's arrival than Kelsey Mitchell. It's time that the Fever's dynamic backcourt had a proper nickname.

Three veterans competing for Knicks' last roster spot

The Knicks still have one roster spot up for grabs ahead of the 2024-25 season. On Sunday, the team signed Marcus Morris Sr. to an Exhibit 9 contract, and the veteran forward will join a pair of other players battling for the team's final roster spot.

Celtics' Al Horford receives Dominican Republic's highest honor

This past week, the 38-year-old brought the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the island nation, thinking he was just there to celebrate the occasion with his family and friends. However, he was in for a surprise. 

Analyst denies Caitlin Clark is the 'savior' of WNBA

The WNBA has broken all sorts of attendance, viewership and merchandise records this season and there's no denying Clark is largely responsible for that. But not everyone is anointing Clark the league's "savior."

Rockets forward 'seriously considering' stepping away from sport

At just 21-years-old, the Rockets forward reportedly "is seriously considering stepping away from basketball."

Rafael Nadal's Laver Cup withdrawal fuels retirement talk

Nadal's decision follows a pattern of the Spaniard withdrawing from events he previously committed to.

Novak Djokovic to grant longtime rival 'dream' retirement match

The former World No. 3 announced he would play an exhibition match against Djokovic in December before officially hanging up the racket.

Do the Warriors really believe in Jonathan Kuminga?

The Warriors' unwillingness to max out Kuminga begs the question: Do they really believe in him?

Travis Kelce makes hilarious admission about U.S. Open visit

As is tradition, the glitterati showed up in full force for Sunday's U.S. Open men's final between Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz.

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.