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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

NBA stands by late foul Steve Kerr called 'unconscionable'

To pour salt into the Warriors' wounds, the NBA's Last Two Minute Report stood by the on-court referee's call.

Jimmy Butler trade report sparks agent-reporter feud

As has become the norm, when a disgruntled NBA superstar seeks a trade, the media releases a list of destinations they'd be interested in. The latest instance of this has prompted a player's agent to fire back.

Charles Barkley rips Rockets after controversial win over Warriors

The Rockets took advantage of a questionable foul call to beat the Warriors Wednesday night, and Barkley wasn't impressed with the call or the Rockets' performance.

Trae Young explains his controversial roll dice on Knicks logo

Young's celebration was an insult to injury for Knicks fans after the team blew a 12-point lead in the second half.

Knicks have big decision to make on Karl-Anthony Towns

The Knicks have some things to consider as a decision will soon be need on how to best deploy Towns.

Thunder are bucking the trend with their old-school offense, and it's beautiful

The strategy paid dividends against the Mavericks in the NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Three keys to Knicks-Hawks NBA Cup quarterfinal

The Knicks and Hawks will renew their rivalry in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Wednesday. Here are three keys to the matchup.

Three keys to Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup quarterfinal

The surging Rockets will look to make a statement against the Warriors.

Warriors must avoid LeBron James trade at all costs

There is no guarantee that a Stephen Curry-LeBron James pairing will lead to a deep playoff run, let alone an NBA championship.

Lakers urged to trade LeBron James, Anthony Davis

It's clear to any objective onlooker that this team won't make any noise in the postseason, even if it gets that far.

LeBron James may not be as influential as you think

The rumors of LeBron James wielding god-like influence within NBA front offices may be greatly exaggerated.

The biggest X factor in Mavericks-Thunder NBA Cup quarterfinal

If Mavericks wing P.J. Washington makes his first few shots in Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal, the Thunder could be in for a long night.

Why short-handed Magic can shock Bucks in NBA Cup quarterfinal

Orlando will be without its two best players — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner — but still has a deep enough roster to give Milwaukee trouble.

Why Joel Embiid's harsh critics owe him an apology

Embiid sat out the start of the 2024-25 season despite playing in the 2024 Paris Olympics and not undergoing any offseason surgeries. 

Buddy Hield's heartfelt comments a nod to Warriors' culture

After making seven threes in the Warriors' win over the Timberwolves, Hield talked about regaining his joy of basketball after donning a Warriors jersey.

Warriors may have unearthed new starting unit

The Warriors' 'next man up' mentality is in full effect.

Nikola Jokic's historic two-game span not a good sign for Nuggets

Despite Jokic's solo heroics, the Nuggets are 12-10 and barely clinging to the seventh seed in the uber-competitive Western Conference.

Chris Paul moves to second all-time in assists

Paul continues to validate his "Point God" moniker.

Coco Gauff, other tennis stars dominate list of highest-paid female athletes

For a second year in a row, American tennis star Coco Gauff topped Sportico's list of highest-paid female athletes, earning approximately $30.4M in 2024.

OG Anunoby is becoming a cult hero in New York

With each passing game, Anunoby is becoming a beloved Knicks figure.

NBA faces backlash over Ja Morant's bizarre ejection

The NBA's officiating standards continue to stoop to new lows.

Jonathan Kuminga's career night draws praise from Steph Curry

The onus was on Jonathan Kuminga to step up to the plate and prove why he's a 22-year-old brimming with untapped potential. The fourth-year forward answered the bell.

Nikola Jokic passes NBA Hall of Famer on all-time triple-doubles list

The Nuggets lost 126-114 to the red-hot Cavaliers on Thursday night, but Nikola Jokic made some history regardless.

Timberwolves are 3-0 since Anthony Edwards dressing down

Before Edwards' dressing down, they had lost four in a row and seven in nine.

Knicks duo third-most efficient 1-2 punch in NBA history

The driving forces of the Knicks' No. 1 offense are operating at a historic level of efficiency.