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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

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.

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.