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

Muck Rack: sai-mohan

March 28, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

Charles Barkley calls out LeBron James for being 'a bully'

Charles Barkley weighed in on the rift between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith.

March 27, 2025 | Washington Wizards

Alex Sarr making a last-minute case for Rookie of the Year

Alex Sarr's rookie campaign has been a tale of two halves

March 27, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

Should LeBron James' historic buzzer-beater count?

James, 40, became the oldest player ever to make a game-winner to seal a victory on Wednesday.

March 27, 2025 | Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic returns with a bang to put West rivals on notice

In his first game back from a five-game injury hiatus, Nikola Jokic looked like a man possessed.

March 27, 2025 | Tennis

Iga Swiatek's online hater harasses her in person at Miami Open

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek learned at the Miami Open this week that online trolls climb out of their holes when they see fit.

March 27, 2025 | New York Knicks

Knicks potentially tanking third seed not the worst thing

The Knicks have been locked in the third seed in the East since Dec. 15. With barely two weeks left in the NBA season, New York is finally in danger of falling in the standings.

March 26, 2025 | Tennis

American youngster is the toast of Miami, sets up Novak Djokovic quarterfinal

Sebastian Korda could have won over fans at the Miami Open by virtue of being American, but his sportsmanship earned him extra brownie points on Tuesday.

March 26, 2025 | NBA

Potential NBA European League could be perfect for aging stars

NBA owners will convene this week to discuss plans to establish a new European sister league.

March 26, 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder

The OKC success story isn't a fleeting one

The Thunder registered their 60th win on Tuesday in just their 72nd game.

March 26, 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder

61 years later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches extraordinary NBA feat

Counting stats don't always represent a player's value to a team, but in the Thunder's case, SGA's impact shines through in a box score.

March 26, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James takes jab at 1970s NBA while discussing the comparison of eras

LeBron shared his thoughts on the comparing of eras and took a bit of a jab at 1970s basketball in the process.

March 25, 2025 | Boston Celtics

Payton Pritchard makes more history as he closes in on award

Payton Pritchard is already essentially a lock to win Sixth Man of the Year, but the Celtics guard isn't letting up.

March 25, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

Bronny James continues progression with career-best in G League

Bronny James is playing some of his best baseketball so far.

March 25, 2025 | NBA

Should Kings star be suspended for Jayson Tatum injury?

On Monday, Tatum's right foot landed on the Kings star's foot when the latter tried to contest a three-point shot.

March 25, 2025 | Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry again proving to be a great leader and teammate

Less than a week after suffering a hip contusion, Curry is determined to return to the Warriors lineup Tuesday to "be there" for teammate Jimmy Butler.

March 24, 2025 | Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray, not Nikola Jokic, the key to Denver's title chances

Nikola Jokic may be the sun the Nuggets orbit around, but the team is nearly invincible when Jamal Murray shines.

March 24, 2025 | Tennis

Iga Swiatek addresses recent criticisms after record-setting feat in Miami

On Sunday, Iga Swiatek became the first player ever to reach 25 consecutive Round of 16s at WTA-1000 events with a 7-6, 6-1 win over Elise Mertens in the third round of the Miami Open. After the match, she addressed recent criticisms and a social media post she made following an incident with a ball boy at Indian Wells.

March 24, 2025 | Detroit Pistons

Pistons rookie makes NBA history in win over Pelicans

Ron Holland's rookie season took an unexpected turn thanks to the Pistons' remarkable turnaround. But he showed on Sunday why the team selected him with the fifth overall pick.

March 24, 2025

How much money will Cooper Flagg lose if he foregoes NBA Draft?

Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but he has indicated several times that his move to the pros next season isn't a foregone conclusion. Here's the staggering amount of money he would leave on the table by returning to Duke next season.