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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

'It's a beautiful thing to see': LeBron raves about Austin Reaves' growth

Austin Reaves is the perfect example of an athlete making the most of their opportunities.

American teenager makes incredible history at Australian Open

This was quite the feat for the 19-year-old player.

Jimmy Butler reportedly open to new team in a trade

Could this be where Butler lands?

Report: LeBron James not involved in manager's rival basketball league

James reportedly doesn't have a hand in this ambitious move.

Naomi Osaka forced to retire from 2025 Australian Open

Osaka's dreams of a 2025 Australian Open title ended Friday as she was forced to retire with an abdominal injury.

Kevin Garnett rips 'stubborn' Tom Thibodeau as Knicks starters toil away

Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett levied heavy criticism on Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau for his unwillingness to trust his second-unit players.

American teenager stuns former World No. 1 at 2025 Australian Open

Another day, another teenager ousting a top-10 player at the 2025 Australian Open.

Where Nets' 59-point loss ranks in NBA history

On Wednesday, the franchise trotted out a host of G Leaguers and rookies — with the obvious intention of falling further in the Eastern Conference standings.

Three upsets on Day 4 of the 2025 Australian Open

Three surprise results from Day 4 of the Australian Open.

The NBA's viral moment of the year didn't count

If the NBA ever needed a picture-perfect moment to lure in casual fans, Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama, the league's best dunker and shot-blocker, respectively, produced it Wednesday. It won't show up in the stats, though.

It's time to rethink the way we view Josh Hart

For far too long, Josh Hart has been pigeonholed as "the energy guy."

Youth movement in full swing at 2025 Australian Open

It comes at a time when the sport is undergoing a seismic shift of eras.

Nikola Jokic eclipses Larry Bird's longstanding record 

Long before stat-sheet stuffers like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and LeBron James came into the fold, Larry Bird dominated each category of a box score while leading his Celtics to glory. Jokic has now surpassed the Celtics legend in one feat.

Jamal Murray makes NBA history with 45-point outburst

If Murray can build off his performance on Tuesday, the Nuggets will be a tough team to contend with in the playoffs.

Kevin Durant sounds helpless as Suns fall below .500

The otherwise upbeat Kevin Durant sounded deflated after his Suns endured a 122-117 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday.

Three upsets on Day 3 of 2025 Australian Open

The third day of the 2025 Australian Open on Wednesday was filled with drama.

Why the risk level has lessened for Jimmy Butler's next team

Butler demanded a trade from the Heat in mid-December. 

Brazilian teenage prodigy enthralls in major debut at 2025 Australian Open

In his major main draw debut on Tuesday, 18-year-old prodigy Joao Fonseca upset World No. 9 Andrey Rublev in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3, 7-6.

Stephen Curry cautions Warriors against 'desperate' move

The Warriors (19-20) fell below .500 for the first time this season with a 104-101 loss to the Raptors on Monday. The team's star doesn't want the franchise to panic.

Insider says Jimmy Butler-Heat saga brewing for a year

The Heat have until the Feb. 6 deadline to trade Butler. 

Spurs stars comfort JJ Redick's sons in wake of L.A. wildfires

Lakers head coach JJ Redick was among the many people who lost their homes in the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires. While it was a rented property, Redick revealed Monday that he and his family lost certain valuables that can never be replaced.

Three upsets on Day 2 of 2025 Australian Open

A few notable players suffered upset losses a day after the Melbourne event bid goodbye to 2023 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas and other top-ranked players.

Stephen Curry passes two legends on all-time leaderboards

Curry continued his climb up the all-time leaderboards Monday night, passing a pair of legends in the process.

Paul George doesn't exude hope for slumping Sixers

Paul George on Friday night sounded like a defeated man and for the lack of a better term, a downer.