Yardbarker

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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Timberwolves' stifling defense compared to Bad Boy era Pistons

The Timberwolves have clamped down on the Nuggets in their ongoing playoff series, holding the defending champions to sub-40 percent shooting through the first two games.

Nuggets trying to overcome deficit only handful of teams have

The Nuggets became the first defending champion to lose their first two home games in a playoff series since the 2011 Lakers.

Jalen Brunson joins elite company after latest dominant playoff performance

Brunson accomplished something that only two members of the GOAT conversation had achieved.

If history repeats itself, Timberwolves will win NBA title

The Timberwolves are undefeated thus far in the postseason.

Jamal Murray facing backlash for 'dangerous' antics

Jamal Murray let his emotions get the best of him Monday as his Nuggets got pummeled by the Timberwolves on their own floor.

Charles Barkley speaks on his next move should TNT lose NBA media rights

The NBA legend opened up about the potential shakeup.

The Knicks' Villanova trio has matched a 74-year NBA record

The Knicks' ongoing postseason success can be largely attributed to the on-court chemistry between Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart.

Lakers coaching target likely to sign extension with current team

It appears one notable target of the Lakers in their coaching search won't be available.

Report: Rival teams expect Sixers to attempt reunion with star

With a projected $62 million in cap space, the 76ers are set to go star-hunting this summer.

Stunning stat highlights NBA's youth movement

The youth movement is taking over the NBA.

Russell Westbrook reacts to reports of him leaving Clippers

Russell Westbrook had a forgettable series as the Clippers lost 4-2 to the Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs. Reports about his future quickly surfaced.

Anthony Edwards joins exclusive club of all-time greats

Anthony Edwards has put the basketball world on notice.

Draymond Green predicts LeBron James' next team

Will LeBron stay in L.A. or be in a new city next season? Draymond Green weighed in.

Charles Barkley defends Darvin Ham: 'Lakers suck because of the players'

Barkley is tired of everyone making Ham the fall guy for the Lakers' first-round loss to the Nuggets.

Suns owner after disastrous season: 'The house is not on fire'

The Suns fielded one of the most expensive rosters in NBA history just to suffer a first-round sweep this postseason.  Wouldn't such a catastrophic failure call for a roster overhaul?

James Harden sets dreadful playoff record in Game 5 loss

If history is any indicator, Harden is a shoo-in to pile onto the record.   

Suns GM faces backlash for bizarre claims about Kevin Durant

Apparently the Thunder, Warriors and Nets — the three teams Kevin Durant played for before his stop in Phoenix — did not maximize his otherworldly talents.

Derrick White's pre-bald and post-bald disparity is staggering

For Celtics guard Derrick White, losing hair has been a blessing in disguise.

Heat legend says Pat Riley won't let LeBron James return to Miami

It sounds like LeBron James won't take his talents to South Beach again.

Knicks legend rips 76ers' Joel Embiid for 'crying too much'

Knicks legend Charles Oakley is tired of hearing the Sixers big man "crying" and making excuses.

All signs point to pair of Bucks stars returning for Game 6

The returns of the two stars could be a series-altering development.

Tyrese Maxey compared to former Knicks-killer after Game 5 heroics

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in 17 seconds (final 28.2 seconds of regulation) to force overtime against the Knicks on Tuesday. Then, he dropped another five points in the extra period to seal Philadelphia's miraculous 112-106 win.

Report suggests Kevin Durant reuniting with former team isn't 'far-fetched'

Could the Warriors be exploring the idea of trading for Kevin Durant?

Jamal Murray accomplishes clutch stat not even attained by Michael Jordan

We're witnessing the birth of a modern-day playoff icon.

Watch: Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl rings used as a weapon on WWE Raw

When Monday's WWE Raw rolled into Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes was almost expected to appear. But nobody would have anticipated the star quarterback to portray a villainous character on television.