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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

UEFA Euro 2024: Five round-robin matches to get hyped for

Here are five fascinating matches to circle on your calendar in the round-robin stages.  

LeBron James on Kyrie Irving: 'Most gifted player NBA has ever seen'

James, who won a championship with Irving in 2016, is admittedly reminded of his former teammate's extraordinary talents every time he watches him from afar.

Novak Djokovic's injury ends 19-year streak

A nearly two-decade streak will come to an end at the 2024 French Open.

Lakers could disrupt 2024 NBA Finals with coaching announcement

One former NBA player thinks the Lakers should "get it out of the way" so the attention isn't diverted from the Mavericks vs. Celtics series.

Shaq explains his self-proclaimed moniker of 'Black Steph Curry'

During his recent appearance on "The Draymond Green Show," O'Neal explained the moniker while expressing his envy for modern-day NBA big men who shoot threes.

Analyst disputes notion WNBA players are 'jealous' of Caitlin Clark

The arrival of Clark has brought more eyeballs to the WNBA than at any point in the league's history.

Magic Johnson breaks down three keys heading into NBA Finals

As someone who played in nine NBA Finals, Johnson is as qualified as anyone to break down the factors that could determine the eventual champion. 

Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

The Celtics were the best team in the NBA in the regular season by a wide margin and have yet to be truly tested in the postseason. As such, they enter the finals as heavy favorites. But at least one Mavs player is confident in his team's chances to take down the juggernaut from Boston and claim the NBA title.

Kyrie Irving feels remorse over his past behavior in Boston

Irving opened up on his last playoff visit to Boston, during which he did some things he doesn't sound proud of, and how he's approaching it this time around.

Former All-Star feels Stephen Curry is 'not a generational talent'

What makes a generational talent? Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas has his own criteria, and Stephen Curry doesn't qualify.

Draymond Green thinks Fever need 'an enforcer' to protect Caitlin Clark

Last week, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sent shockwaves through the basketball world by suggesting that she's been unfairly targeted by her peers in the WNBA.  "I feel like I'm getting hammered.

Andrew Wiggins details how Mavericks can guard Celtics

The Warriors would not have won the 2022 NBA Finals if not for the contributions of Andrew Wiggins, who played lockdown defense on Jayson Tatum in that year's championship series. Now, Wiggins is giving some advice to the team that will be tasked with slowing the Celtics in this year's finals.

Luka Doncic trying to replicate a feat not achieved since 2000

Recent history suggests that winning the NBA scoring title doesn't equate to postseason success. Doncic is trying to break that trend and join an elite club in the process.

Mavericks have taken most difficult path to NBA Finals in 14 years

The Mavericks defeated three of the West's top four seeds en route to the 2024 NBA Finals.

Celtics open NBA Finals as favorites after 38 years

The C's have the most expectations entering an NBA Finals in decades.

Finances could hinder future Timberwolves' title hopes

After one of the most successful seasons in franchise history fizzled out in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves are now forced to stare down a financial crunch.

Watch: Mavericks exec spoils Luka Doncic's fun in locker room

Why did Michael Finley steal Luka's celebratory beer?

Watch: Snoop Dogg has epic reaction to Luka Doncic's trash talk

The ongoing playoffs have reinforced the fact that Luka Doncic feels at home when playing in hostile territory.

Mavericks rookie makes incredible NBA postseason history

His impact was evident during the Mavericks' rout of the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

Kyrie Irving speaks on facing Celtics in NBA Finals

How will Irving handle returning to Boston for the upcoming NBA Finals?

How Luka Doncic turns into a soul snatcher on the road

Be careful, Boston fans. You don't want to boo Doncic too hard.  

Coach on Lakers short list will interview with Cavaliers

Coaching a Lakers team built around two aging stars in a brutal Western Conference might not be as appealing as the franchise believes.

Five years on, Sixers can make amends with Jimmy Butler

In the 2019 offseason, the 76ers essentially chose Tobias Harris over Jimmy Butler when both players were unrestricted free agents. 

Incredible stat sums up KAT's importance to Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards might be the Timberwolves' best player, but Karl-Anthony Towns could be the most vital to their chances of winning a championship.