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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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NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Insider: Sixers 'a threat' to sign LeBron James in free agency

With a projected $65 million in cap space, the 76ers are armed to the teeth to make a big splash in free agency this offseason.

Karl-Anthony Towns accused of 'lying' after Game 3 loss

Towns addressed his shooting woes after the Game 3 loss, but not everyone was buying his explanation.

Anthony Edwards isn't ready for the big time

Anthony Edwards was drawing elite comparisons and spurring wild takes through the early part of the playoffs. His showing in the Western Conference Finals proves he's not quite there...yet.

Kyrie Irving reacts to claims he and Luka Doncic are best backcourt ever

Irving and Doncic have been powering the Mavs through the playoffs, prompting some big takes from the media. Does Irving agree with one that claims he and Doncic are the best backcourt ever?

Karl-Anthony Towns' shooting woes sink to historic lows

To say Karl-Anthony Towns has struggled to shoot the ball in the ongoing Western Conference Finals would be the understatement of the century.

History says the 2024 NBA Finals are set

Unless the Pacers or the Timberwolves rewrite the history books, your 2024 NBA Finals are set.

Rudy Gobert has proven his 'haters' right

Rudy Gobert has vindicated his most vocal detractors with his subpar showing in the Western Conference Finals.

Al Horford makes history in Celtics' Game 3 win

Al Horford played a critical role in helping Boston erase an 18-point deficit against Indiana on Saturday night.

Bronny James' agent on nepotism helping NBA Draft stock

Bronny James is arguably the most hyped second-round NBA Draft prospect in history. Kendrick Perkins recently called out his fellow ESPN panel for covering Bronny only due to his last name.

Luka Doncic joins trio of NBA champions in exclusive club

The close proximity between his playoff triple-doubles has put Doncic in elite company.

Anthony Edwards' cold shooting spell is historically bad

Anthony Edwards has been humbled since Minnesota's Game 6 win against Denver last week.

Watch: NBA legend predicts Luka Doncic's clutch shot in real time

Jamal "Crawsturdamus" Crawford nailed it to a T.

Luka Doncic jokes about what he told Rudy Gobert after Game 2 dagger

Even a person with few lip-reading skills could discern what Luka Doncic told Rudy Gobert after hitting a dagger three in the closing seconds of Dallas' Game 2 win over Minnesota.

Report: 76ers could pursue Klay Thompson in free agency

After earlier reports of the Magic and Mavericks showing preliminary interest in Thompson, the 76ers are the latest rumored franchise who could try to lure him away from Golden State.

Watch: Tim Duncan shows hilarious side in rare interview

Nearly eight years after retirement, Duncan recently blessed the basketball universe with a rare interview, except it wasn't a regular interview in the slightest.

Jaylen Brown is the new king of the Eastern Conference Finals

Jaylen Brown is seemingly en route to being crowned the new king of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Celtics are furious about Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub

The Celtics might be the most disrespected 64-win team in NBA history.

Generational scorer Jayson Tatum surpasses Larry Bird for playoff mark

In the Celtics' win over the Pacers on Thursday, Jayson Tatum took hold of a prestigious record.

Coming soon: The $1 million-per-game NBA superstar

With a new media rights deal on the horizon, NBA salaries are going to start to enter the territory of the surreal.

Draymond Green 'loves' his pick of Dallas winning NBA title

Dallas' path to a potential title excites Draymond Green.

Minnesota's physical defense actually benefits Luka Doncic

The Timberwolves might have to make some adjustments in dealing with Doncic.

Mavericks star duo joins exclusive club with Game 1 win

It came against a Timberwolves team widely regarded as the best defensive unit in the league.

Kyrie Irving praises Anthony Edwards' 'no fear mentality'

Kyrie Irving was home watching the grueling Game 7 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves last week like the rest of us. However, Irving did not expect to hear Anthony Edwards name-drop him on national TV minutes after the Timberwolves pulled off the biggest comeback in Game 7 history.

Two young stars get hefty bonuses for making All-NBA teams

Two young NBA stars are about to get richer.  Anthony Edwards, 22, and Tyrese Haliburton, 24, have earned an additional $41 million in bonuses on their rookie scale contracts by making All-NBA teams.

Luka Doncic is becoming a beast on defense

His growth as a defender is why the Mavericks are seven wins away from an NBA title.