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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

Madison Keys stuns Iga Swiatek, reaches Australian Open final

The best feel-good sports story of 2025 just got sweeter.

Lakers' LeBron James, Anthony Davis 'concerned' about front-office moves

The Lakers, currently the fifth seed, are markedly a few pieces away from putting a scare in West powerhouses like the Thunder, Grizzlies and Nuggets.

Aryna Sabalenka a win away from Australian Open three-peat

The World No. 1 demolished Paula Badosa in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, on Thursday to clinch a third consecutive Australian Open finals berth.

Kings coach makes history just 12 games into job

The Kings are not just winning under interim coach Doug Christie, they're routinely pulling off come-from-behind victories. Enough so that the coach has now put himself in the record books just 12 games into his tenure.

It's officially panic time for the Warriors

The Warriors suffered one of their most demoralizing defeats of the season Wednesday in a 123-117 loss to the Kings. 

Jannik Sinner continues unreal run at hard-court majors

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is officially the most unstoppable force on hard courts since prime Novak Djokovic.

Bucks would gain nothing from a Bradley Beal trade

As rumors intensify of the Suns positioning themselves to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Heat, Beal's future is up in the air.

Ben Shelton gets career back on track at Australian Open

Shelton reached the 2025 Australian Open semifinals Wednesday with a 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 win over Lorenzo Sonego. 

Madison Keys bursts into tears after improbable Australian Open win

Keys was emotional after reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open.

D'Angelo Russell takes a veiled shot at Lakers

Russell seemingly holds a grudge against the Lakers for trading him twice within the span of a few years. 

Shaq awards title belt to Nikola Jokic amid historic stretch

Nikola Jokic has yet to turn 30 but seemingly makes history every time he steps onto the basketball court. Now, another legend has made a gesture to acknowledge Jokic's dominance.

Emma Navarro the victim of bizarre officiating at Australian Open

Navarro was hurt by a missed call and a technicality during a critical juncture of her match against Iga Swiatek.

Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz, reaches Australian Open semifinal

Novak Djokovic is two wins away from a record 25th major and 11th Australian Open title.

Warriors suffer worst home loss in 40 years

Stephen Curry and Co. were mauled, 125-85, by the Celtics at home, falling to 21-21 for the season after starting with a 12-3 record.

Aryna Sabalenka two wins away from immortality at Australian Open

She is now 19-0 at the slam, dating back to her dominant performance in 2023 when she dropped only one set en route to her first major.

Crunch time struggles bite Timberwolves again in loss to Grizzlies

The Minnesota Timberwolves furthered their reputation as the NBA's worst clutch team in a heartbreaking 108-106 loss to the Grizzlies on Monday.

Mikal Bridges justifying price Knicks paid to get him

A lot of eyebrows were raised when the Knicks gave up a chest of first-round picks to the Nets to acquire Mikal Bridges last summer.

Paula Badosa the symbol of bravery and resilience

Paula Badosa was overcome with emotions when she hit a forehand winner to seal a 7-5, 6-4 win over Coco Gauff in the Australian Open quarterfinal on Tuesday, and for good reason.

Unforced errors doom Coco Gauff in Australian Open quarterfinal

World No. 3 Coco Gauff made a series of mistakes in her 5-7, 4-6 loss to Paula Badosa in the quarterfinal of the 2025 Australian Open on Tuesday.

Ranking the Australian Open women's quarterfinals

We rank the four quarterfinals, taking into account head-to-head records, stakes at hand and current form.

Ranking the Australian Open men's quarterfinals

After a week of grueling action, the men's quarterfinals are set at the 2025 Australian Open. Here, we rank the matchups.

It's time for Kings to promote Doug Christie to head coach

The Kings are 9-2 since Christie took the reins from the axed Mike Brown.

Nikola Jokic on pace for greatest statistical season of modern era

Nikola Jokic recorded his 18th triple-double of the 2024-25 season Sunday in the Nuggets' 113-100 win over the Magic, continuing his remarkable statistical output this season.

Kawhi Leonard looks like his prime self in win over Lakers

The injury-prone star got to his mid-range spots and made several trademark fadeaway shots — a sign of him potentially returning to full fitness.

Jannik Sinner left visibly shaking in disturbing scenes at Australian Open

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner braved a scary medical episode Monday in his 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Holger Rune in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open.