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

Muck Rack: sai-mohan

November 20, 2024 | Brooklyn Nets

Ranking the Brooklyn Nets' five best trade assets

The Nets are open for business. According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, the franchise is shopping its entire roster ahead of the Feb. 6, 2025 trade deadline. Here, we rank their top five assets.

November 19, 2024 | Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers rookie lone bright spot in woeful start to season

Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain has been lighting it up despite the Sixers' 2-11 start to the season.

November 19, 2024 | Tennis

Roger Federer pens down heartfelt letter in honor of Rafael Nadal

Nadal will retire from tennis after representing Spain at the ongoing Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.

November 19, 2024 | Orlando Magic

Franz Wagner's breakout season fueling Magic win streak

In the aftermath of Paolo Banchero's injury, the Magic looked lost, especially on the offensive side of the floor. But the team has turned things around, largely thanks to Wagner.

November 19, 2024 | New York Knicks

Knicks accuse NBA of 'harassment' over Rick Brunson inquiry

The NBA and Knicks are reportedly at odds over the franchise's decision to promote Rick Brunson.

November 19, 2024 | NBA

NBA looks foolish allowing three illegal game-winners in 48 hours

All those who've previously slammed the NBA's Last Two Minute Reports (L2M) have been justified again this week.

November 18, 2024 | Tennis

Taylor Fritz has every reason to be proud of his 2024

Fritz came up short against Jannik Sinner in the ATP Finals, but that shouldn't diminish what he accomplished in his 2024 season.

November 18, 2024 | Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball episode proves NBA youngsters need better media training

The guard was fined $100,000 for comments the NBA deemed "offensive and derogatory" on Sunday.

November 18, 2024 | Denver Nuggets

Nuggets resemble a lottery team without Nikola Jokic

Denver looked directionless during its 105-90 loss to Memphis on Sunday, scoring only 43 points in the first half and struggling to get any decent looks in half-court sets.

November 18, 2024 | NBA

A lot at stake when Celtics host Cavaliers in NBA Cup on Tuesday

The Celtics and Cavaliers are the only teams in the East ranked in the top 10 in both offense and defense thus far.

November 18, 2024 | Los Angeles Clippers

James Harden passes Ray Allen for second in 3PM in NBA history

On Sunday, James Harden surpassed Ray Allen for second on the list of most three-pointers made in NBA history during the Clippers' 116-105 win over the Jazz.

November 18, 2024 | Tennis

Jannik Sinner most dominant ATP Finals winner in 38 years

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner capped his incredible 2024 season with a dominant showing a the ATP Finals.

November 16, 2024 | Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz loses his cool, crashes out of ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz let his frustrations get the best of him during his straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev in Thursday's final group stage match of the ATP Finals.

November 16, 2024 | Sacramento Kings

Kings' De'Aaron Fox makes unwanted history with 60-point game

Kings star De'Aaron Fox became the first player in franchise history to score 60 points on Friday. However, his herculean effort wasn't enough, as Sacramento suffered a 130-126 overtime loss to Minnesota.

November 16, 2024 | Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavaliers improve to 14-0, equal third greatest start in NBA history

The Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland underwent a major transformation for Friday's NBA Cup opener between the Cavs and Bulls. But the only thing that remained unchanged was the home team's sheer dominance.

November 16, 2024 | Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry downplays 10-2 start: 'We haven't done anything yet'

If history is any indicator, the Warriors will be playing for a championship next June. But Stephen Curry isn't letting the team rest on its laurels.

November 15, 2024 | NBA

Nikola Jokic compared to peak LeBron James, and rightfully so

This is a high level of praise, but the Nuggets superstar deserves it.

November 15, 2024 | Golden State Warriors

De'Anthony Melton's ACL injury a devastating blow for Warriors

Of all of Golden State's choices, Melton seemed like the perfect foil for Stephen Curry to serve as the starting shooting guard. That makes the blow the Warriors were dealt on Thursday all the more devastating.

November 15, 2024 | Tennis

Taylor Fritz secures semifinals berth in ATP Finals

Just two months after becoming the first American man to reach a U.S. Open final since Andy Roddick in 2006, world No. 5 Taylor Fritz is again trying to put American men's tennis back on the map.