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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

Three keys to Thunder-Bucks NBA Cup final

One of the youngest teams will face one of the oldest when the Thunder and Bucks square off in the second annual NBA Cup final on Tuesday.

Nick Kyrgios has spiteful wish for return at Australian Open

Kyrgios has spent a lot of his time away from the court talking, and one particular topic has especially drawn his ire. That is now fueling his desire for a particular outcome when he makes his return to the court at the Australian Open.

Timberwolves have regained their edge on defense

The Timberwolves struggled to match their defensive efforts from last season early in the 2024-25 campaign, but that is starting to change.

Dennis Schroder is the perfect backup partner for Stephen Curry

The German guard will ensure the Warriors offense doesn't suffer when Curry goes to the bench.

Three keys to Bucks-Hawks NBA Cup semifinal

The Hawks and Bucks will clash in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. Here are three keys to the high-stakes matchup in Las Vegas.

Three keys to Thunder-Rockets NBA Cup semifinal

The top two defenses in the league square off Saturday as the Thunder battle the Rockets in the NBA Cup semifinals.

Payton Pritchard makes Celtics history with latest outburst

Payton Pritchard continues to be a flamethrower for the Celtics.

Lakers alter course with Bronny James, and it's working

The Lakers received considerable criticism for restricting Bronny James' G League appearances to home games at the start of the season. All that changed Thursday when Bronny suited up for South Bay during an away game against the Valley Suns.

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.