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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

Report: Knicks in serious danger of losing key player

Several Knicks players stepped up for injured teammates throughout the 2023-24 season and became key components in the best season the team has had in decades. One of those players could be headed elsewhere this summer.

Stephen Curry's shocking contribution to a rival franchise

The sharpshooter's pregame and postgame routines involve a visit to the popcorn stand at every arena he visits.

Kevin Durant should consider returning to OKC, not scoff at idea

A Thunder-Durant reunion would benefit both parties immensely. 

Why blowing a 2-0 lead would stain Jayson Tatum's legacy

It just so happens the only time the C's blew a 2-0 lead was during Tatum's rookie season in 2018.

Five finer points about Euro 2024

Euro 2024, the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, kicks off Friday with host Germany hosting Scotland in the opener.

Lakers mocked over Dan Hurley rejection: 'Embarrassing'

Dan Hurley's publicized rejection of the Lakers' head-coaching vacancy has led some to suggest that the Purple & Gold should feel embarrassed for being overlooked by the UConn coach.

Pundits 'disappointed' with 'terrible' decision to omit Caitlin Clark from Olympic team

Did USA Basketball (USAB) hinder the growth of the women's game by omitting Caitlin Clark from the 12-man squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Five teams that overcame a 2-0 hole in the NBA Finals

The Mavericks are trying to become the sixth team to go the distance.

Insiders expect Klay Thompson to leave the Warriors

The Warriors sharpshooter could attract offers north of $30 million per season from interested suitors.

Watch: Kyrie Irving has message for Celtics fans after Game 2 loss

Are Boston fans finally getting to Kyrie Irving?

Umpiring blunder mars classic French Open final

An egregious umpiring call may have cost Alexander Zverev the French Open title on Sunday.

Jayson Tatum deserves kudos for growth as a playmaker

Jayson Tatum has shot 12-of-41 (29 percent) from the field through the first two games of the NBA Finals. And yet, the Celtics are two wins away from raising Banner No. 18.

Kyrie Irving is letting Luka Doncic down in NBA Finals

Kyrie Irving is off to a horrendous start in the NBA Finals as the Celtics have jumped to a 2-0 series lead.

Luka Doncic hilariously mistakes Celtics owner for a fan

Doncic took issue with the owner's taunting during the early minutes of the second half of Sunday's Game 2 and let him hear it after sinking a turnaround jumper.   

How Jrue Holiday's veteran smarts won Game 2 for Celtics

Holiday's savvy kept the Celtics in position to win Game 2.

Lakers believe Austin Reaves could improve under Dan Hurley

At 26, Austin Reaves still has room to improve as a player, and he could be getting the right coach to help him along the way.

Watch: Jason Kidd inspires the Mavericks after Game 1 loss

Dallas Mavericks HC Jason Kidd had a very calming message for his team following Thursday's Game 1 blowout to the Boston Celtics.

Why Luka Doncic had a career-low one assist in NBA Finals Game 1

Luka Doncic became the first player since Tim Duncan in 1999 to register a 30-point double-double in his NBA Finals debut on Thursday. However, the Slovenian had a playoff career-low one assist.

Where Celtics' Game 1 win ranks in NBA Finals history

The Celtics have won 20 games by a margin of 25 or more points this season (playoffs included), setting a single-season NBA record for most such victories. Let that sink in.

Kristaps Porzingis the second player in 50 years with NBA Finals feat

In his first game back from a calf strain, Porzingis demonstrated why so many analysts labeled him as the ultimate wild card entering the 2024 NBA Finals.

More to Anthony Davis not wanting JJ Redick as Lakers coach?

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Anthony Davis would prefer the Lakers hire Pelicans assistant James Borrego over JJ Redick. Davis has familiarity with Borrego, but is there more to the story than that?

Draymond Green makes his prediction for 2024 NBA Finals

To start, Green predicted the Celtics would win Game 1 at home by overwhelming the Mavericks with their "size and length" on the perimeter.

Tom Brady to Celtics doubters: 'Be careful what you wish for'

You'd be hard-pressed to find even five teams who dominated as much (76-20) en route to the NBA Finals.

LeBron James blasted for stealing spotlight from 2024 NBA Finals

A former teammate called out James for singing the praises of Kyrie Irving and thereby forcing the media to talk about him instead of the Celtics and Mavericks players who will compete for the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Watch: Joe Mazzulla gets 'Pep' talk from his hero ahead of NBA Finals

The "never meet your heroes" expression doesn't apply to Joe Mazzulla, who seemingly benefits from every time he meets his.