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Sai Mohan

NBA Writer

A veteran sportswriter based in Portugal, Sai currently covers the NBA for Yardbarker, Heavy and a few Portuguese news outlets. He had the honor of covering a FIFA World Cup, a Wimbledon, a few F1 Grand Prix and a Winter Olympics as a newspaper reporter in his past life. Some of his all-time favorite athletes include Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, Luís Figo, Ayrton Senna, Steffi Graf and Tim Duncan. Sai moonlights as a wellness industry propagandist who constantly asks people to make healthier lifestyle choices. He realizes it's an annoying trait.

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NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

LeBron James implies Celtics got lucky with offseason trade

The Celtics traded Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, a 2024 first-round pick (via Warriors), and a 2029 unprotected first-rounder to the Trail Blazers for Jrue Holiday last offseason. LeBron James thinks they got a steal.

Watch: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards refuses to give a fan his jersey

Anthony Edwards clarified a postgame remark that many misheard.

Lakers coach rewards red-hot D'Angelo Russell with the 'green room'

Some shooters in the NBA have the "green light" to keep jacking up shots. Lakers star D'Angelo Russell has been given the "green room" by his coach.

Zion Williamson's reported weight loss shows he took criticism personally

As controversial as it sounds, Zion Williamson was body-shamed by the media and fans last December. 

Stephen Curry sounds defeated following Warriors' latest loss

If last year's Lakers are proof, a play-in team can make a deep postseason run. That said, the chances of this year's Warriors replicating those Lakers are getting bleaker by the day, and Stephen Curry knows it.

Warriors' Klay Thompson names young star 'future of the franchise'

Despite having future Hall of Famers Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in their ranks, the Warriors are clearly in a transition phase. 

Magic Johnson puts West 'on notice' about dark-horse contender

This team's recent surge has propelled two analysts to call them "the scariest team" out West, and now a Hall of Famer agrees.

This Victor Wembanyama stat will blow your mind

Wembanyama continues to wow during his rookie season.

NBA world reacts to Kyrie Irving's incredible buzzer-beater

When Kyrie Irving drained a 21-foot left-handed floater at the buzzer to seal the Mavericks' 107-105 win over the Nuggets, Luka Doncic was in such disbelief he dropped to his knees holding the back of his head. It wasn't the only one shocked by the shot.

Clippers' title hopes could be stopped short if this first-round matchup holds

The Tyronn Lue-led squad has the third-shortest odds to win the NBA Championship, behind only prohibitive co-favorite Celtics and Nuggets. However, the Clippers' postseason aspirations could be dealt an early jolt by a championship longshot.

Did Draymond Green just predict a Nuggets repeat?

Perhaps Green knows a budding dynasty when he sees one, after being an integral member of one over the past decade. 

Shaq predicts a huge first-round upset in NBA playoffs

Despite being one of the top three seeds for most of the season, the Thunder continue to be disregarded as a playoff threat due to their inexperience in the postseason.

Watch: Mavs big man narrowly misses Wilt Chamberlain record

Daniel Gafford was a lucky bounce off the rim away from continuing his streak. Alas, it wasn't to be. 

Celtics, Suns reactions to Joe Mazzulla's viral block attempt: 'I'm not sure I've ever seen that'

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was the talk of the basketball world Thursday night, but not for his X's and O's or outspoken tendencies. Instead, Mazzulla went viral for stepping onto the court and contesting a shot attempt after the whistle.

Warriors legend praises Jonathan Kuminga's work ethic

After Kuminga's 27-point effort against the Mavs on Wednesday, the decorated big man spoke glowingly of the third-year Warriors forward on the NBC Bay Area Sports postgame show.

Jayson Tatum defends 'annoying' former Celtics teammate

Grant Williams is developing quite a reputation for himself in the NBA.

Anthony Davis slammed for allowing Kings center to dominate him

Domantas Sabonis continues to have Anthony Davis' number, and a pair of Lakers legends didn't hold back in their criticism of the big man.

Mavs big man hopes not to 'jinx' himself chasing Wilt Chamberlain record

Gafford continued his run at a Wilt Chamberlain record Wednesday night but he's trying not to jinx himself as he looks to accomplish the feat.

Watch: Mike Tyson, 57, looks scary good in sparring session

Those who grew up watching Mike Tyson would concede that no boxer ever put fear in their opponents like him. All these years later, "Iron Mike" still gives the vibes of an absolute killer.

Is recent Eastern Conference playoff history an ominous sign for Celtics?

Recent history suggests that being the No. 1 in the Eastern Conference doesn't translate to postseason success.

NBA insider provides injury update for Clippers' Kawhi Leonard

The injury couldn't have come at a worse time for the Clippers.

John Wall opens up about mental health struggles, recounts 'darkest moment'

Former NBA All-Star John Wall has opened up about mental health struggles.

Report: Celtics legend joining Skip Bayless on FS1's 'Undisputed'

Celtics legend Paul Pierce could soon be debating the recurring and often exhausting "MJ versus LeBron" topic with Skip Bayless.

Paul George names the toughest NBA player to score on

Paul George has been defended by the likes of prime 2013 LeBron James, Tony Allen, and even his Clippers teammate, Kawhi Leonard, but none of those players bothered him as much as Jrue Holiday. 

Lakers issue statement on spelling errors on Kobe Bryant statue

The Lakers plan to fix the spelling errors on the Kobe Bryant statue unveiled outside the Crypto.com Arena last month.