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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

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.

Team USA star questions quality of Paris Olympics medals

Team USA skateboarder Nyjah Huston has put a focus on the quality of the medals handed out to athletes in the ongoing Games.

Kevin Durant says Simone Biles inspires him to 'keep tweeting'

Durant has used social media to defend his honor against slander from critics. It turns out, fellow Team USA athlete Simone Biles played a part in Durant utilizing that strategy. 

Team USA weightlifter trained in a garage to win Olympic medal

On Wednesday, Hampton Morris became the first American male to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting in 40 years. And he did so while training in a garage at his family's Georgia home. 

Kendrick Perkins: Nikola Jokic 'scares' Team USA ahead of Olympic semifinal

Nobody is picking Serbia to upset mighty Team USA in Thursday's Olympic semifinal, but Kendrick Perkins feels the Steve Kerr-led team has reason to be wary of Nikola Jokic.

Let's not gloss over what Nikola Jokic achieved at Paris Olympics

A Nikola Jokic masterclass Tuesday helped Serbia erase a 24-point deficit against Australia in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball tournament.

Team USA wrestler makes incredible history at Paris Olympics

The 20-year-old appears unstoppable, and she made history on Tuesday at the Olympics.

Kevin Durant shows humility after claiming Olympic record

Durant made Team USA history on Tuesday.

An NBA-FIBA crossover league could be worth the risk

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is again tinkering with ideas to take the NBA to uncharted places.

Charles Barkley rips Joel Embiid for not being 'in better shape'

Barkley, a two-time gold medalist, didn't hold back in his critique of Embiid.

Three amazing examples of sportsmanship at 2024 Paris Olympics

Nearly 7,000 athletes from 205 countries are in the Olympic Village for the ongoing Paris Games. While the athletes are all gunning to take home medals for their respective nations, they are forged by a kinship that transcends even the colors they don or the flags they represent. Here, we highlight three examples of exemplary sportsmanship that capture the spirit of the Olympiad.

Team USA pole vaulter wins Olympic medal covered in blood

The biggest news from Monday night's electric pole vault event at the 2024 Paris Olympics was of Sweden's Armand Duplantis setting a new world record. However, Team USA's Sam Kendricks exhibited incredible bravery en route to a silver medal finish that may have gone unnoticed.

Team USA's 3x3 flop at Olympics raises big questions

Team USA's 3x3 men's team suffered a crushing 21-6 loss to the Netherlands in the final pool game on Sunday, failing to qualify for the knockout round of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Controversial Olympic boxer urges critics to stop 'bullying' her

Everyone and their mother had an opinion about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's win over Italy's Angela Carini in a women's 66 kg bout at the 2024 Paris Olympics.  Following her victory, rumors surfaced on social media about her gender.

Noah Lyles praised for his powerful 'why not you' message

Noah Lyles officially became the "world's fastest man" Sunday by winning the 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and he shared an uplifting message following his triumph.

Boxer becomes first refugee to secure Olympic medal

In a heartwarming story, Cindy Ngamba on Sunday became the first athlete to secure an Olympic medal as part of the IOC's refugee team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.