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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

Fans in Miami get peek at future of tennis

The future of men's tennis was showcased Thursday when Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien clashed in the first round of the Miami Open.

Lakers' LeBron James seemingly on brink of comeback

The Lakers have refused to set a timeline for LeBron James' comeback from a groin injury, but "The King" is set for an imminent return.

Josh Hart sounds off on Knicks' late-season woes

Like most NBA teams in a grueling 82-game campaign, the Knicks are experiencing the late-season blues. And Josh Hart is fed up.

Bronny James equals Magic Johnson rookie record

Bronny James had the best game of his young career on Thursday against the Bucks.

Clippers are a nightmare first-round matchup for any team

Teams atop the West are likely fretting at the idea of facing the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs.

Revealed: Jimmy Butler's strange pregame ritual

Butler is not wired like the average NBA superstar.

Luka Doncic reaches several milestones in latest outburst

Doncic got off to a hot start against the Nuggets and reached several milestones as he helped guide his team to a crucial win.

NBA must crack down on blatant tanking or risk bigger issues

There's an unwritten rule about tanking in the NBA, especially in the season's final month.

Magic Johnson sums up Nikola Jokic's greatness perfectly

An NBA legend recently marveled at Nikola Jokic's abilities.

The NBA play-in tourney feels unnecessary this season

Sometimes, the old ways are best.

Novak Djokovic, the rebel, is at it again

Novak Djokovic is the most accomplished men's tennis player ever, with the highest career prize money earned in a single season (2015) and overall. Given the notoriety, fame and fortune the sport has brought him, you'd think the Serb would have little to complain about. You'd be wrong.

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.