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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.

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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.

Former NBA guard basks in EuroLeague title

A former ROY runner-up that saw his NBA journey sputter is enjoying winning a championship overseas.

Conflicting reports emerge on Lakers' next head coach

There's reportedly no guarantee the Lakers will hire JJ Redick as their next head coach.

Watch: Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns provide hilarious banter following Game 4 win

Anthony Edwards has never let the presence of cameras prevent him from getting on a teammate's case.

Watch: Stephen Curry analyzes Patrick Mahomes' high school basketball film

Curry did a little scouting and analysis as he watched high school film of Mahomes on the basketball court.

Thunder GM admits Gordon Hayward trade was a mistake

Ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, the Thunder acquired Hayward, who was supposed to be the final piece to put them over the top.

Timberwolves shake off fourth-quarter woes in avoiding sweep

The fourth quarter has been the decisive one so far in the Western Conference Finals.

Unreal Kyrie Irving streak comes to an end

Irving's streak got underway in 2015, his first season playing on the LeBron James-led Cavaliers, and continued into his stints with the Celtics, Nets and Mavericks. 

What Anthony Edwards told Cowboys star after Game 4 win

Edwards' irrational confidence is part of his charm.

Derrick White makes unique history in Eastern Conference Finals

White's versatility helped him achieve some unique history in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Clippers urged to retire Bill Walton's No. 32 jersey

The Clippers have never retired a jersey in franchise history (except Bill Russell's No. 6 as part of a league-wide initiative). Is it time for the Los Angeles-based franchise to finally honor one of its greats?

Key Celtics say this team is different from recent iterations that came up short

Recent Celtics teams have come up short in their quest for a title. The players believe this year's team is different.

How the Celtics filled the void left by Marcus Smart

When the Celtics moved Marcus Smart last year, many felt the franchise traded away their heart and soul. And yet the team finds itself back in the NBA Finals. How did the Celtics overcome such a significant loss?

LeBron James shouts out Jaylen Brown after Celtics advance to NBA Finals

The Celtics have made deep postseason runs in four of the six years since James left the conference.

A year ago, the Celtics were booed by their own fans

The Celtics surrendered a 2-0 lead to the Heat in the conference finals en route to a 4-3 series loss in 2023.

Report names potential staffers if JJ Redick gets Lakers coaching job

It sounds as though the makeup of a potential JJ Redick coaching staff in Los Angeles is taking shape.