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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

How Timberwolves' choke job alters West playoff picture

Entering Tuesday's slate of games, five teams out West — the Nuggets, Clippers, Grizzlies, Warriors and Timberwolves — were tied in the loss column.

Luka Doncic explains ejection amid worrying trend

Doncic explained his Tuesday night ejection and while this one may have been a mistake by the official, it shows that the superstar must be better and controlling his emotions.

Luka Doncic takes the blame for significant Lakers loss

All the stars, except for one, showed out Thursday when the Lakers hosted the Warriors in a game with playoff implications.

Should NBA ban gun celebration to avoid backlash?

The NBA is reportedly investigating Buddy Hield and Ja Morant for making gun gestures at each other during the final seconds of Tuesday's Warriors-Grizzlies contest.

Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP

The criteria for winning NBA MVP aren't set in stone. But if Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win the award this year, a significant precedent will be broken.

Spurs the ideal spot for Kevin Durant to finish his career

Kevin Durant and the Suns will reportedly jointly work on finding the 15-time All-Star a new home this offseason. Here's why that home should be San Antonio.

Lack of Nikola Jokic appreciation exposes NBA media bias

It's time to start treating Jokic like the all-time great he is.

Russell Westbrook gets unfairly maligned for Nuggets' heartbreaking loss

Westbrook had two gaffes, which were glaring ones, after he put the Nuggets in a winning position entering the final 12 seconds of the game against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Every record Nikola Jokic broke with 61-point triple-double

It was April Fool's Day, but "The Joker" was not kidding around.

Bucks use franchise-record shooting night to snap four-game losing skid

On Tuesday, the Bucks set a franchise record with their incredibly hot shooting.

Tale of two MVPs: How NBA history was altered on April 1

Any doubts about modern-day hoopers being more skilled than their predecessors were shut down on Tuesday night. 

Dominant Thunder break NBA record, eye more NBA history

The Thunder clinched some NBA history on Monday night and have the opportunity to add to their accomplishments down the stretch of the regular season.

Celtics set franchise record, two wins from tying historic NBA mark

You know a Celtics team is exceptional when it achieves a feat none of its championship-winning predecessors accomplished.

Lakers role players continue to feast off Big Three's gravity

When three cerebral players — LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — actively try to break down defenses, their teammates benefit. 

Kevin Durant may have played his last game with Suns

Durant limped off the court roughly midway in the third quarter of his team's 148-109 loss to the Rockets on Sunday night.

Rising superstar Austin Reaves is owed an apology

Plenty of people were ready to put a ceiling on Reaves. He's making those people look bad.

Dyson Daniels sets Hawks franchise record, continues historic season

Dyson Daniels continues to pick pockets at a historic rate.

Teenager makes incredible history with Miami Open win

He has quickly gone from a Cinderella story to a legitimate force in the tennis world.

Novak Djokovic hit with reality check in quest for 100th ATP title

Novak Djokovic's failed pursuit of a 100th ATP title continues.

A longtime Lakers myth may actually be true

A conspiracy theory has floated in NBA circles for years that teams up their intensity (and miraculously get healthy) when the Los Angeles Lakers roll into town.

Lakers Big 3 makes NBA history, recreate iconic picture

The Lakers' three-headed monster of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves proved too much to handle for the Grizzlies on Saturday.

What Lionel Messi's son told Novak Djokovic after Miami Open win

Sporting royalty graced Hard Rock Stadium on Friday as Lionel Messi watched Novak Djokovic in action in the semifinal of the Miami Open, and Messi's son had a message for Djokovic following the match.

Giannis Antetokounmpo responds to LeBron James' egregious take on 1970s NBA

On Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo weighed in on LeBron James' controversial comments.

Kawhi Leonard continues blistering form, Clippers put NBA on notice

Kawhi Leonard continued to remind the basketball world why he's a former two-time Finals MVP.