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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

Zion Williamson's commitment to weight loss should scare NBA

A lean, mean Zion Williamson is coming to television screens near you — a scary prospect for 29 NBA teams.

Damian Lillard's latest comments reek of entitlement

Lillard believes he isn't appreciated for his exploits through 13 years in the NBA.

Team USA legend addresses Jayson Tatum's Olympic fiasco

Tatum's Olympic experience wasn't quite what he expected. A USA Basketball legend has weighed in on the situation.

Devin Booker is still a work in progress

By age 27, most basketball players reach their final form. Booker continues to evolve. 

LeBron James' agent 'adamantly opposed' trade to Warriors

The buzz of James and Stephen Curry as teammates will likely intensify again if the Lakers and Warriors struggle to make noise in the 2024-2025 campaign.

Noah Lyles continues NBA beef by shading league's best player

If Noah Lyles didn't already have the attention of the NBA world, he does now.

Polish rider wins Tour de France by narrowest margin in history

Kasia Niewiadoma on Sunday clinched the 2024 Tour de France title by just four seconds, the narrowest margin in the history of either the men's or women's race.

Coco Gauff's struggles continue ahead of U.S. Open

Defending US Open champion Coco Gauff has hit an untimely slump just a few weeks ahead of her title defense at Flushing Meadows.

Suns mock 'bandwagoner' Warriors fans after NBA schedule release

The Suns found the perfect opportunity to take a shot at "bandwagoner" Warriors fans amid the NBA schedule release on Thursday.

Lou Williams implies 'conspiracy' against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

Conspiracy or not, Tatum and Brown have a valid reason to be upset with USAB.

Joel Embiid knighted by Cameroon after Team USA gold medal

Embiid's knighthood comes days after he hinted at representing his home nation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Nikola Jokic's father says Nuggets star 'hates being a public figure'

Jokic was back home enjoying horse racing a day after leading Serbia to a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Carmelo Anthony gets unfairly vilified for Olympic comments

Carmelo Anthony is being vilified for comments that aren't as egregious as some would have you believe.

Jayson Tatum on Olympics experience: 'I just stayed a professional'

Jayson Tatum remained even-keeled throughout the Olympic experience, even though he wished he had received more playing time.

Olympic judge defends Australian break dancer's ridiculed routine

Australia's Rachael Gunn, who performs under the name B-girl Raygun, was the laughing stock of the sporting world for her performance in the breaking competition. But one of the sport's judges has offered some support.

Insider lays out path for LeBron James, Stephen Curry to team up

The fantasy scenario of the two all-time greats linking up gathered steam after James and Curry exhibited tremendous chemistry as Team USA teammates at the Paris Olympics. 

Untold story behind Stephen Curry's 'Nuit Nuit' hoodie at Olympics

Have you ever wondered how Curry had his "Nuit Nuit" hoodie on tap immediately after crushing French hearts in the gold-medal game of the Paris Olympics last Saturday?

Sha'Carri Richardson explains viral stare down at Olympics

Richardson discussed the viral moment when she stared down her opponents during the final leg of the 4x100m relay.

Date is set for Klay Thompson's return to Golden State

The 34-year-old wing spent the first 13 seasons of his pro career with the Warriors.

Young Warriors star vows to be part of Team USA in 2028 Olympics

The 21-year-old was part of the Select Team that helped the Paris-bound squad prepare for the Olympics earlier in the summer. 

Team USA Big 3 create rare memorabilia after Paris Olympics

For the first time ever, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant — three of the greatest basketball players of the 21st century — took the court as teammates at the Paris Olympics. After taking home the gold, one fan will get a rare piece of memorabilia to commemorate the occassion.

Brad Stevens on Jaylen Brown's Olympic snub: 'More fuel to his fire'

The star forward has been overlooked his entire career.

Gabby Williams urged to return to WNBA after stellar Olympics

In 2018, Williams entered the WNBA to a lot of hype as the No. 4 overall pick.

Team USA women make golden history at Paris Olympics

From Regan Smith, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Torri Huske, the women of Team USA were the showstoppers at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Victor Wembanyama sends ominous warning after Paris Olympics

After his country, France, lost to Team USA in the gold-medal game on Saturday night, Wemby issued a warning to all his future opponents.