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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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NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

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. 

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.