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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.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Jimmy Butler makes Warriors franchise history

With Stephen Curry sidelined, the onus was on Jimmy Butler III to lead Golden State's offense against the Bucks on Tuesday.  The veteran forward came through with flying colors, making franchise history in the process.

Draymond Green bolsters DPOY case in Warriors win

Draymond Green's eagerness to win a second Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award was evident in the Warriors' 104-93 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.

LeBron James reacts to teenage tennis prodigy being inspired by him

If anyone is qualified to advise a teenage sporting prodigy, it's LeBron James.

Draymond Green endorses idea for NBA co-MVP

This writer isn't the only one who feels Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be named NBA co-MVPs this season. Draymond Green is also behind the idea.

Luka Doncic matches Lakers great Kobe Bryant's achievement

Doncic's resurgence into a bona fide superstar is a huge win for the Lakers, who skeptics warned about his health and conditioning.

It's official: Austin Reaves is the best third option in the NBA

As Reaves continues to build chemistry with Luka Doncic, the Lakers threaten to be a very dangerous team in the playoffs.

Mitchell Robinson a 'huge factor' in Knicks' improved defense

The Knicks are 5-3 since Mitchell Robinson debuted on Feb. 28. But even the win-loss column isn't as vital as the impact the 7-footer has made on the defensive end.

Stephen Curry 'exhausted' as Warriors suffer worst loss of season

The Warriors opened 5.5-point favorites when they hosted the Nuggets Monday, and those odds jumped to 12.5 when Denver announced that it would rest Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Nevertheless, the Warriors came up short in a disappointing loss.

Iga Swiatek again under scrutiny for outburst, apology

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek knows she needs to do serious work to improve her public image, which has taken a beating recently. She went the wrong direction at Indian Wells.

The NBA's Sixth Man of the Year race is over

The NBA's Sixth Man of the Year won't be named until late April, but the voting process for the award will be a mere formality.

Luka Doncic has unlocked Jaxson Hayes, who is grateful

Entering the season's final leg, Hayes has gone from an afterthought to a key cog in the Lakers rotation.

Could Jack Draper be part of tennis' new 'Big 3'?

With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz firmly establishing themselves as the faces of men's tennis, the search for the third member of a new "Big 3" is underway.

Mirra Andreeva's road to superstardom is officially underway

Over the weekend, Andreeva became the second-youngest player ever to beat the top-two-ranked players at a WTA 1000 event or a grand slam. 

Pelicans must cash in on Zion Williamson's resurgent trade value

Zion Williamson would reportedly draw "significant interest" if the Pelicans were to make him available this offseason.

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year calls out Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has made marked improvements with each passing year. However, Lou Williams has apparently not been paying attention. 

Jonathan Kuminga earns big praise from Jimmy Butler in Warriors return

There were concerns that Jonathan Kuminga, an ISO-centric player and non-shooter, would disrupt the Warriors' chemistry when he returned from an ankle sprain on Thursday. The exact opposite happened. 

Watch: Stephen Curry gives game ball from milestone night to wife Ayesha

Stephen Curry earned some brownie points with his significant other on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses Kevin Durant, sustains unreal streak

Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Gary Payton are widely considered the greatest players in Thunder/Sonics lore. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially entered the chat.

Pistons respond to Shaq's on-air gaffe

Shaquille O'Neal made an on-air gaffe of epic proportions this week. The team he was referencing has posted a response.

Thunder's perimeter defense is elite

The Bruce Bowen-led Spurs and Tony Allen-led Grizzlies are the best perimeter-defending units of the 21st century. It's time to include the current iteration of the Thunder in that class.

Iga Swiatek eclipses longstanding Serena Williams record

Iga Swiatek has been a hallmark of consistency in women's tennis over the last few years, and all her winning is starting to pay dividends.

Shaq downplays Zion Williamson's hot stretch: 'I'm not impressed'

Zion Williamson has averaged 25.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists over his last 10 games, which includes his first two career triple-doubles. Yet, Shaquille O'Neal isn't impressed with the Pelicans star.

Rich Paul offers worrying update on LeBron James' groin injury

The Lakers are already bracing to be without James for this week's back-to-back contests against the Bucks and Nuggets.

Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton blossoming into NBA's biggest showman

Tyrese Haliburton is an entertainer cosplaying a basketball player.

Steve Kerr has a warning for Jonathan Kuminga ahead of return

The Warriors are 12-2 since acquiring Jimmy Butler, and they're about to get another significant reinforcement in Jonathan Kuminga.