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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

Jalen Brunson is the leader the Knicks deserve

It's no coincidence that the Knicks went from the laughingstock of the NBA to a powerhouse when they acquired Jalen Brunson in 2022.

Three upsets on Day 1 of 2025 Australian Open

The first tennis major of the year, the 2025 Australian Open, kicked off Monday in Melbourne, Australia. 

Did Kings make the right call firing Mike Brown?

The Kings organization received a lot of criticism for firing Brown, the head coach who helped them end their 16-year playoff drought in 2023.

Teenage phenom Joao Fonseca qualifies for Australian Open

It's a safe bet that tennis fans will be very familiar with the name Joao Fonseca by the end of this year.

Jayson Tatum fires back at 'softest superstar' criticism

Jayson Tatum is tired of being labeled 'soft' by analysts and fans alike.

Thunder's size issues resurface in loss to Cavaliers

The Thunder's issue with physicality and size again reared its ugly head in their 129-122 loss to the Cavaliers.

Pistons are a winning club for first time since 2019

Less than a year after setting the record for the longest losing streak in a single season in NBA history, the Pistons have flipped the script.

Salary-cap expert explains how Bucks can acquire Jimmy Butler

The Bucks have reportedly engaged the Heat on a trade for Butler.

Stephen Curry produces dubious career-first in Warriors loss

While not known as a master passer, Curry still dishes out his fair share of assists. The sharpshooter suffered a dubious career-first in that department in the Warriors' latest loss.

JJ Redick's family affected by Los Angeles wildfires

Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed Tuesday night that his family was forced to evacuate its home due to the treacherous Southern California wildfires.

Warriors in a 'crisis' after back-to-back blowout losses

Since a blazing 12-3 start, the Warriors have gone 6-15.

Where Trae Young's buzzer-beater ranks in NBA history

If there was ever a time for Trae Young to break out his signature "ice cold" celebration, it was Tuesday night.

Bam Adebayo's regression has hurt Heat

Adebayo is averaging his fewest points (16.1) since the 2019-20 season while shooting a career-low 45 percent from the field.

A night of comebacks: An NBA first in 25 years

Monday night's action was another reminder that no lead is insurmountable in the modern NBA, where teams routinely wipe off double-digit deficits in a matter of minutes.

Why Grizzlies become serious title threats with Jimmy Butler

The Grizzlies have the requisite contracts and assets to acquire Butler without sacrificing much core depth. 

Celtics dealt reality check by dogged Thunder defense

The Celtics looked every bit like the defending NBA champions early against the Thunder Sunday night, taking a 65-55 lead into the halftime break. And then, the second half happened.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now the clear-cut MVP favorite

On Sunday, the Thunder star dropped 33 points in a 105-92 win over the Celtics, extending his team's winning streak to 15.

Suns reportedly making drastic changes amid losing streak

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Heat yet to receive attractive Jimmy Butler trade offers

The Heat have until the Feb. 6 deadline to trade Butler. If not, they face the realistic possibility of losing him as a free agent in the offseason.

Knicks win ninth straight, but starters' workload a concern

The Knicks won their ninth straight game Wednesday night in a 119-103 blowout of the Jazz, but the win didn't come without a heavy workload from the starters.

LeBron James at 40: Ranking the living legend's five best seasons

LeBron James turned 40 on Monday, Dec. 30. As the Lakers star continues to best Father Time in his record-tying 22nd season, here's a look at his five best overall years as an NBA pro.

Thunder are best positioned to acquire highly coveted wing

He could be the last piece the Thunder need to ascend to a championship-level team.

Ex-Laker thrilled after D'Angelo Russell trade: 'Stay out' of L.A.

Russell, a 10th-year guard out of Ohio State, is averaging a career-low 12.4 points while shooting a mediocre 33.3 percent from deep.

Victor Wembanyama's NYC chess stunt a genius marketing ploy

Chess aficionados in New York City were in for a pleasant surprise over the weekend. 

Dennis Schroder's disastrous start as a Warrior continues

Schroder was supposed to solve many of the Warriors' issues, especially on defense, and give the team another reliable ball-handler and scoring threat.