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Sai Mohan

NBA Writer

A veteran sportswriter based in Portugal, Sai currently covers the NBA for Yardbarker, Heavy and a few Portuguese news outlets. He had the honor of covering a FIFA World Cup, a Wimbledon, a few F1 Grand Prix and a Winter Olympics as a newspaper reporter in his past life. Some of his all-time favorite athletes include Mike Tyson, Larry Bird, Luís Figo, Ayrton Senna, Steffi Graf and Tim Duncan. Sai moonlights as a wellness industry propagandist who constantly asks people to make healthier lifestyle choices. He realizes it's an annoying trait.

EXPERTISE:

NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Suns GM faces backlash for bizarre claims about Kevin Durant

Apparently the Thunder, Warriors and Nets — the three teams Kevin Durant played for before his stop in Phoenix — did not maximize his otherworldly talents.

Derrick White's pre-bald and post-bald disparity is staggering

For Celtics guard Derrick White, losing hair has been a blessing in disguise.

Heat legend says Pat Riley won't let LeBron James return to Miami

It sounds like LeBron James won't take his talents to South Beach again.

Knicks legend rips 76ers' Joel Embiid for 'crying too much'

Knicks legend Charles Oakley is tired of hearing the Sixers big man "crying" and making excuses.

All signs point to pair of Bucks stars returning for Game 6

The returns of the two stars could be a series-altering development.

Tyrese Maxey compared to former Knicks-killer after Game 5 heroics

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey scored seven points in 17 seconds (final 28.2 seconds of regulation) to force overtime against the Knicks on Tuesday. Then, he dropped another five points in the extra period to seal Philadelphia's miraculous 112-106 win.

Report suggests Kevin Durant reuniting with former team isn't 'far-fetched'

Could the Warriors be exploring the idea of trading for Kevin Durant?

Jamal Murray accomplishes clutch stat not even attained by Michael Jordan

We're witnessing the birth of a modern-day playoff icon.

Watch: Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl rings used as a weapon on WWE Raw

When Monday's WWE Raw rolled into Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes was almost expected to appear. But nobody would have anticipated the star quarterback to portray a villainous character on television.

LeBron James' exit snaps 19-year NBA playoffs streak

The second round of the NBA playoffs will have an unfamiliar feel this season.

Draymond Green destroys 'big softie' Jusuf Nurkic after Suns exit

Green had a field day coming back at Nurkic after the Suns were eliminated by the Timberwolves.

Kristaps Porzingis sounds upbeat after avoiding serious injury

Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis reportedly avoided a catastrophic Achilles injury Monday after being forced to leave Game 4 against the Heat.

Eight-time All-Star predicts Timberwolves will make NBA Finals

The Timberwolves won their first playoff series in 20 years on Sunday.

Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: 'I'm letting him down'

Luka Doncic registered a triple-double in the Mavericks' 116-111 loss to the Clippers on Sunday, but those who watched the game know that he couldn't put his imprint on the game like he usually does.

James Harden 'floats' his way back to the basics against Mavs

Harden reconnected with an abandoned part of his game in the Mavericks' Game 4 win.

Joel Embiid 'disappointed' by Knicks fans taking over Sixers arena

The Sixers were playing at home Sunday but it felt like an away game for Joel Embiid & Co.

Timberwolves get brutal update on head coach's injury

Timberwolves won their first playoff series in 20 years Sunday as they swept the Suns. But the Anthony Edwards-led squad had to celebrate the momentous win without their head coach, Chris Finch. 

Report: Kevin Durant 'never felt comfortable' in Suns' offense

Kevin Durant's post-Warriors legacy took another hit Sunday as his Suns were swept by the Timberwolves. It sounds like the star has not been happy with his role on the team.

Mind-blowing stat sums up the Nuggets-Lakers series

This stat gives a lot more clarity to the first-round series.

Jimmy Butler's pregame guarantee backfires against Celtics

The Heat star is facing a lot of criticism online for his brazen pregame prediction, especially since he's unable to influence the outcome on the floor due to an injury. 

Rising NBA star compared to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant

Anthony Edwards received high praised after helping the Timberwolves to a 3-0 series lead over the Suns.

Suns could be forced to trade Kevin Durant this offseason

The Suns have limited options to upgrade the roster. Could they end up shipping off one of the league's stars?

Watch: Luka Doncic channels inner MJ with super cool entrance

Luka Doncic pulled up in style to Game 3 of the Mavericks' 101-90 win over the Clippers on Friday.

Kawhi Leonard after Game 3 loss: 'We're going to get it right'

Kawhi Leonard hasn't resembled his usual dominant self since returning from his knee inflammation.

Draymond Green rips Anthony Davis for throwing Darvin Ham under the bus

Draymond Green is the latest to rip Anthony Davis' critical comments of his coach.