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

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June 17, 2025 | Phoenix Suns

Trade saga serves as latest hit to Kevin Durant's legacy

The latest developments in the Kevin Durant trade saga have added another sour note to his legacy.

June 17, 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder co-stars first teammates to reach NBA Finals feat

Many questioned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's supporting cast leading into the playoffs, with some contending that Jalen Williams wasn't quite ready to ascend to co-star status. Those questions have been answered.

June 17, 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses Michael Jordan, LeBron James record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy continues to grow in real time.

June 17, 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder

Jalen Williams is making a legitimate case for NBA Finals MVP

Williams has averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists through five games against the Pacers.

June 17, 2025 | NBA

Tyrese Haliburton's Game 5 stinker validates claim he's not a superstar

By every possible metric, it was the single worst performance by a starting point guard in an NBA Finals game.

June 16, 2025 | NBA

A nine-year trend will be broken if NBA Finals go the distance

With the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers tied at two wins apiece, the 2025 NBA Finals has the potential to go the distance.

June 16, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James threatens to make next season all about him

James has faced accusations of being a diva and an attention-seeker in the past. It's only fitting that his potential final NBA season, likely in 2025-26, may further validate those claims.

June 16, 2025 | Tennis

Novak Djokovic's path to a 25th major hits another roadblock

Djokovic finds himself navigating a delicate balance as he attempts to claim a 25th grand slam.

June 16, 2025 | Indiana Pacers

Rick Carlisle again proves why he's class personified

If there's undue slander against an individual in the NBA community, one can always rely on the Pacers head coach to set the record straight.

June 16, 2025 | NBA

Why the Magic did not overpay for Desmond Bane

No, the Orlando Magic did not overpay for Desmond Bane.

June 13, 2025 | Tennis

Boris Becker makes bold claim about Carlos Alcaraz

Many tennis legends are in awe of Carlos Alcaraz, but none more so than six-time major winner Boris Becker.

June 13, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic should take Magic Johnson's criticism personally

In the age of social media, everyone has a voice, and some opinions may feel diluted. However, when an all-time great speaks, it behooves those concerned to listen.

June 12, 2025 | NBA

Thunder have no reason to panic despite 2-1 deficit

It's easy to forget that OKC was similarly down 2-1 against Denver before storming back to win the series in seven games.

June 12, 2025 | NBA

Three statistical trends that continue to impact the NBA Finals

In the lead-up to the NBA Finals, we highlighted key numbers that could determine the outcome of the Thunder versus Pacers series. Three games in, many of those trends persist.

June 12, 2025 | Indiana Pacers

T. J. McConnell finally getting the flowers he richly deserves

McConnell continued to be a spark for the Pacers in Game 3, and people are taking notice.

June 12, 2025 | Indiana Pacers

Pacers quintet makes incredible NBA history in Game 3 win

The Pacers' reliance on their 14-man roster has been the overriding theme in their first trip to the NBA Finals in 25 years.

June 11, 2025 | NBA

Three key stats to know entering Game 3 of the NBA Finals

In these playoffs, the Pacers are 6-2 at home.

June 11, 2025 | New York Knicks

Knicks proving they had no plan after firing Tom Thibodeau

When the Knicks abruptly fired Tom Thibodeau, the overriding consensus was that they had a plan in place for his successor. With each passing day, it would appear that they never did.