Yardbarker

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

Report: Chris Paul joining Lakers 'a real possibility'

The Warriors are widely expected to waive the 39-year-old guard.

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum on verge of surpassing iconic Celtics duo

When it's all said and done, Brown and Tatum could go down as the most decorated duo in Celtics history.

Celtics trio makes NBA playoffs history in Game 1 win

The Celtics have banked on their two J's in recent years. They now have a third J to call upon, especially in crucial playoff moments.

Insider provides timeline on Kristaps Porzingis' return

The Celtics haven't had much trouble without Porzingis, but his return will still provide a big boost to their hopes of winning the title.

LaMelo Ball sued for allegedly hitting a fan with car

Ball and the Hornets are being sued by a mother for an incident in which Ball allegedly struck an 11-year-old boy with his car.

NBA viewership hits new peaks without established stars

When the NBA Playoffs entered the second round without the famed trio of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant for the first time in 19 years, many were skeptical about the general interest in the product. Those fears have been allayed.

Pacers blow Game 1 to Celtics due to an avoidable mistake

Despite Tuesday's heartbreaking loss, the Pacers have ample reason to be upbeat going into Thursday's Game 2.

Victor Wembanyama's first big purchase will shock you

The answer provided another glimpse into the star's mindset.

The Celtics-Pacers series could set all sorts of scoring records

Setting the record for the highest offensive rating in NBA history is no longer considered a big deal.

Five intriguing matchups to watch in NBA conference finals

Like in most contests, styles make fights, and there's no shortage of matchups that could determine the two teams that advance to the NBA Finals.

Ominous stat bodes well for Mavericks' NBA title hopes

The Mavs are eight wins away from clinching their first NBA title since 2011, but one stat bodes well for their chances. 

Only one of the top 10 preseason favorites remain in the NBA playoffs

The Celtics are the only team left in the NBA playoffs that opened the season among the.top-10 betting favorites.

Timberwolves star labels Jaden McDaniels team's MVP

Many scoffed at the Timberwolves front office for giving Jaden McDaniels a five-year, $136 million contract last October. They aren't scoffing now.

Rudy Gobert fires back at Charles Barkley after Game 7 win

Rudy Gobert got the last laugh on Sunday.

Anthony Edwards joins legendary duo in exclusive club

While a lot of players his age have produced similar numbers, Edwards is enjoying an elevated status in the basketball universe for a simple reason: he's impacting winning.

Nuggets head coach called 'classless' for season-ending comments

The defending champion Nuggets were ousted in the second round by the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Nuggets' Game 7 choke job gives them dubious NBA record

The Nuggets will have to deal with a little insult to injury following their Game 7 collapse against the Timberwolves.

Tyrese Haliburton, Reggie Miller troll Knicks after Game 7 win

Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers denied the Knicks their first Eastern Conference Finals berth in 24 years with a 130-109 blowout win on Sunday and added insult to injury with his postgame attire.

The NBA has not witnessed this much parity in 50 years

The defending champion Nuggets' season-ending loss Sunday means the NBA will crown a new champion for a sixth consecutive season.

Nuggets star disregards Anthony Edwards after Game 6 loss: 'Who?'

The budding rivalry between Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards continues to grow.

Jamal Murray is having a historically bad postseason

Jamal Murray is having a rough go of it this postseason.

Timberwolves set a 68-year high with dominant Game 6 win

The Timberwolves not only forced a Game 7 with their win Thursday, but they also set a 68-year high.

Luka Doncic fed off negative reactions in Game 5 win over Thunder

Don't poke the bear, especially if the bear in question can put up 30-point triple-doubles when poked.

Ex-NBA champion asks JJ Redick to avoid Lakers job: 'Death sentence'

One former NBA player doesn't think Redick should take the Lakers coaching job.

Al Horford makes incredible history in Boston's Game 5 win

Al Horford will be 38 on June 3, but the Celtics center is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down.