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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.

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Paul George's contract is officially the worst in the NBA

The 76ers are set to pay the regressing star over $50M for another three seasons through 2027-28. 

Steve Kerr says NBA doesn't 'care about rest or player health'

The "no rest for the weary" expression is appropriate when describing the life of NBA teams.

Mavericks fans have earned the right to protest

The fan base is continuing to process the Luka Doncic trade and is venting out frustrations over losing a player who meant so much to the city of Dallas.

Insider expects Suns' Kevin Durant to be traded in the offseason

The Suns started the season with an 8-1 record before reverting to the team that got swept in the first round of last year's playoffs. This season, they face a tall task to make the postseason.

Pistons make franchise history amid winning streak

The 28-26 Pistons have already doubled last year's win total, doing so emphatically.

Kevin Durant's 30K feat remarkable considering his injury history

Kevin Durant "will never be the same again" was the consensus among many foot specialists after he tore his Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals. Instead, he's become just the eighth NBA player ever to score 30,000 points. 

LeBron James deserves kudos for welcoming Luka Doncic with open arms

Many dubbed Doncic's first contest with the Lakers as the most-anticipated debut for a sports star in recent years.

Jimmy Butler 'happy to be wanted again' as a Warrior

Jimmy Butler is grateful to the Warriors for taking a chance on him. 

The interesting dynamics of the NBA All-Star teams

Whether by design or accident, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith created a unique distinction between the three All-Star rosters when they drafted them Thursday.

Ex-Thunder stars mock Kendrick Perkins' 'leader' claim

Several of Perkins' teammates from that squad laughed off the notion that he was their leader.

Latest LeBron James record may be his greatest longevity feat

This latest feat came a little over 21 years after he became the youngest to achieve the same distinction.

Three ways Jimmy Butler can help the Warriors immediately

It would be premature to assume that Jimmy Butler and the Warriors are not a good fit from an Xs and Os standpoint.

De'Aaron Fox makes franchise history in Spurs debut

De'Aaron Fox felt right at home in his Spurs debut on Wednesday.

Impact of Jimmy Butler trade on NBA title odds

How has the acquisition of Butler impacted the Warriors' title odds?

Lakers already building roster around Luka Doncic's strengths

Doncic is expected to make his Lakers debut either Saturday against the Pacers or Monday against the Jazz.

The NBA trade deadline is a cruel joke to players

On Wednesday, scores of players across the league were moved midway through games.

LeBron James shuts down talk of 'concerns' after Luka Doncic trade

Lakers fans could get a first glimpse of Doncic and James as teammates imminently.

Spurs disrespect Kawhi Leonard but avoid bad press

Regardless of his tumultuous exit from the franchise, Leonard did help it capture a fifth championship in 2014 and kept it in title contention through his final season in 2017-18.

Warriors 'dead set' on landing All-Star before trade deadline

The Warriors can't be blamed for trying to maximize the final few years of Stephen Curry's prime.

Austin Reaves could be the biggest loser from Luka Doncic trade

Doncic's arrival inevitably means the Slovenian will be the Lakers' go-to option in the clutch, making Reaves somewhat redundant. 

Celtics legend Danny Ainge helps the Lakers again

Danny Ainge will forever be a Celtics legend but he may have soured fans in Beantown with his recent transactions.

Charles Barkley warns Lakers after Luka Doncic trade

LeBron James has played alongside Dwyane Wade, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, but Luka Doncic is arguably his most talented teammate ever. But at least one analyst isn't ready to hand the Lakers the championship.

Why the Kings lost the De'Aaron Fox trade

The Kings made a bold move Sunday night.

Warriors should stand pat at NBA trade deadline, reassess options in summer

The West is much too strong for the Warriors to realistically clinch a playoff berth, let alone make a deep postseason run.