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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

Watch: Three players ejected after ugly Suns-Mavericks brawl

Ever since the Mavericks stunned the Suns in the 2022 playoffs, the two teams have shared a palpable disdain for one another. 

How Timberwolves altered history with improbable win

The Timberwolves achieved something Friday night that no team has pulled off in 20 years.

Grizzlies make franchise history in blowout win over Raptors

The Thunder and Mavs may be the betting favorites to represent the West in the 2025 NBA Finals, but the Grizzlies have the most momentum entering the new calendar year.

Watch: Four buzzer-beaters highlight Thursday's NBA action

The spirit of the holidays was on full display during Thursday's slate of NBA games.

Why the Mavericks can stay afloat without Luka Doncic

It's impossible to replace Luka Doncic's nightly production and winning intangibles — even by committee. But the Dallas Mavericks may have enough firepower to stay afloat until the Slovenian returns from his calf strain.

NBA on Christmas Day viewership highest in five years

Victor Wembanyama may be the box office draw the NBA needs when Stephen Curry and LeBron James call it quits.

LeBron James sends message to NFL: 'Christmas is our day'

The NFL has begun encroaching on a holiday that has traditionally belonged to the NBA. James reacted to the move after delivering a Christmas win for the Lakers.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is more arrogant than he lets on

Don't let his soft-spoken demeanor fool you. Victor Wembanyama possesses a healthy dose of arrogance.

Stephen Curry leads player-only meeting to address struggles

Curry had a message for his teammates amid a recent skid that has led them to a precarious position in the standings.

The NBA got the biggest gift of all on Christmas Day

The NBA schedule produced five compelling games on Christmas Day, and the league has to be thrilled with the way those contests unfolded.

Major update on Zion Williamson's return to action

Williamson, 24, has been largely injury-prone in his young NBA career.

Report: Suns, Heat exploring Bradley Beal-Jimmy Butler trade

The Suns are likely exploring the deal due to Butler's reported interest in playing alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.

Jonathan Kuminga has alarming comments after bounce-back performance

After his 26-point performance on Monday, Jonathan Kuminga discussed the challenges of being in and out of the Warriors' starting unit.

Knicks' Tom Thibodeau has changed popular narrative about him

Thibodeau had gained such a reputation as a defensive-minded coach that many felt he was almost incapable of coaching offense.

Hawks' Dyson Daniels strengthens case for two awards with historic feat

In large part due to Daniels, the Hawks are ranked a respectable No. 18 on defense this season after finishing 27th a year before.

Steve Kerr has failed as a player development coach

While Kerr has been excellent at putting veteran players in perfect roles, he has failed miserably at developing or identifying young talents.

Lakers have a problem with physicality

It's hard to foresee the Lakers changing the narrative about them being a soft team with the current roster personnel.

Ranking Jimmy Butler's three best landing spots

All signs point to the Heat trading Butler before the Feb. 6 deadline.

Knicks bolster bench with underrated signing 

The Knicks own the No. 2 offense in the league but are also ranked dead-last in bench scoring. They've made a move to try to address that.

Teenage prodigy has put tennis world on notice

Tennis fans have heard rumblings about 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca for a few years now. His time could be coming.

Kings hit rock bottom with latest loss, running out of answers

Last season, the Kings failed to make the playoffs after losing in the play-in tournament. This season, they may be lucky to get that far. 

Why Zach LaVine doesn't make sense for the Nuggets

The Nuggets reportedly have interest in acquiring Bulls guard Zach LaVine ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, but is he the right fit for Denver?

Ranking De'Aaron Fox's three best landing spots

Kings guard De'Aaron Fox could reportedly join Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram and Zach LaVine among All-Stars available in trades ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline.

Donovan Mitchell continues to be most disrespected NBA superstar

Despite enjoying a career year, Donovan Mitchell does not feature prominently in the NBA's MVP conversation.