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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

The fallout from Canada's drone scandal at 2024 Paris Olympics

Team Canada is caught up in a scandal as the Olympics get underway.

NBA legend reacts to controversial LeBron James comments

Former three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams is among those who believe today's players would have dominated had they played in yesteryears. On the "No Chill" podcast, Williams shockingly claimed that LeBron James would have won "15 straight championships" had he played in the 1970s.

Former NBA stars called out for 'ignorant remarks' about South Sudan

Former NBA All-Stars Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas made some derogatory remarks about the South Sudanese basketball team last week and received a scathing response from another former NBA player.

Steve Kerr's ex-teammate mocks his coaching credentials

Kerr's coaching accomplishments speak for themselves, but not everyone thinks he deserves full credit for what he's been able to accomplish.

Snoop Dogg gets judo move named after him at 2024 Paris Olympics

The words "O.G." and "Ouchi" sound somewhat alike but have no relation. Until now.

Andy Murray withdraws from 2024 Paris Olympics men's singles

The Olympiad will officially mark his farewell from tennis. 

NCAA star misses Olympic opportunity due to religious beliefs

Earlier this year, UC Irvine guard Diaba Konate was named the Big West's Best Defensive Player for her stellar showing in the NCAA Women's March Madness tournament.

Paul George has harsh words on Clippers experience

George's time with the Clippers didn't go as he expected.

Joel Embiid facing backlash for petty comments on Jayson Tatum

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has a little Jayson Tatum envy.

Basketball records to watch at 2024 Paris Olympics

Some of these potential records are so monumental that they transcend basketball and put some athletes in rarefied air. 

Tyrese Maxey's selfless act getting the kudos it deserves

Maxey decided to play out the 2023-2024 season under his $4.3 million fourth-year option, allowing the Sixers to preserve cap space for the 2024 offseason.

U.S. women's basketball looks invincible ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

The safest wager you can place at the 2024 Paris Olympics is that U.S. women's basketball will coast to an eighth consecutive gold medal.

British star out of 2024 Paris Olympics over alleged animal cruelty

Charlotte Dujardin, a former three-time Olympic gold medalist, won't get to add to her medal tally at this year's 2024 Paris Olympics.

Lakers' desired big man could be a true game-changer

Anthony Davis has always felt most at home playing the power forward spot next to a strapping big man.

Concerning Kevin Durant update ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Durant, the all-time leading scorer in Olympic history, sat out all five of Team USA's tune-up games with a calf strain.

New Jersey's plan to convince Sixers to relocate is 'real'

The New Jersey governor has confirmed reports that the state is in talks to lure the Sixers to the state.

Klay Thompson previews Mavs-Warriors with hilarious analogy

It will be an emotionally fueled night when Thompson goes up against the Warriors this upcoming season.

3x3 basketball will allow journeymen to win Olympic gold medal

For only the second time, 3x3 basketball will be an Olympic event, pitting eight countries against each other in men's and women's events.

Report: Warriors 'alive' in trade pursuit of Lauri Markkanen

One factor is keeping the Warriors on the radar of a Markkanen trade, but it may be something the team is ultimately unwilling to do.

Team WNBA's win over Team USA not 'vindication' for Caitlin Clark

The 2024 Paris Olympics campaign kicks off against Japan on July 29.

Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France win gives him historic double

Tadej Pogacar entered the 2024 Tour de France as the overwhelming favorite after his dominant win at the Giro d'Italia in May. The Slovenian lived up to the hype.

Suns owner on why his team wanted to draft Bronny James

Suns owner Matt Ishbia confirmed Wednesday that his franchise wanted to bring Bronny aboard.

Warriors feel they 'have a future All-Star' in Brandin Podziemski

The 21-year-old made the All-Rookie First Team last season and looks primed to leap in his second year. 

Only three players are fixtures in Team USA starting unit

Team USA coach Steve Kerr plans to stick to the formula entering the 2024 Paris Olympics.