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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

Lakers' LeBron James breaks his own longstanding record

James, who turns 40 on Dec. 30, is still a top-10 player in the NBA, something that none of the past greats can stake claim to.

59-point game shows Giannis Antetokounmpo is still evolving

Giannis Antetokounmpo is still not a finished product.

Shaq goes scorched earth on Sixers' Joel Embiid: 'Not going to win a championship'

Embiid was rusty in his season debut Tuesday night, shooting 2-of-11 in the Sixers' 111-99 loss to the Knicks.

Stephen Curry equals Michael Jordan in unique stat, breaks other records

Stephen Curry's clutch three against the Mavericks Tuesday marked his 8,148th career field goal and 3,779th three in the regular season. The iconic sharpshooter has reached those numbers in 32,956 minutes. Here's why those numbers matter.

Watch: Pistons forward leaves in wheelchair after multiple hits to head

He joined the Pistons as a free agent this past summer after spending six seasons with the Mavericks.

Hawks rising star Dyson Daniels makes history amid breakout season

The Pelicans are probably ruing their decision to send Dyson Daniels to the Hawks as part of the Dejounte Murray trade earlier this summer.

Did Stephen Curry take shot at Klay Thompson after clutch dagger?

Stephen Curry has pulled out his "night night" celebration countless times in his career. On Tuesday night, though, his signature celebration was different.

Klay Thompson thanks Warriors fans for 'awesome' homecoming

The Warriors went above and beyond in celebrating the legacy left behind by one of their greatest sons.

Warriors bracing for emotional Klay Thompson homecoming

Thompson helped the Warriors win four championships before he signed with the Mavericks as a free agent this year.

Insider offers update on Zion Williamson injury

How long will Williamson be out with his latest injury?

Where Cavaliers' 12-0 start ranks in NBA history

A 12-0 start gives them excellent odds to make the NBA Finals or at least the conference finals.

Insider: Bucks haven't discussed a Damian Lillard trade

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Milwaukee is actively shopping members of its roster but not its co-stars, Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sixers rookie comes up big in Tyrese Maxey's absence

He posted a team-high 27 points, three assists and two rebounds in the 76ers' 107-105 OT win over the Hornets on Sunday. 

Bucks' Damian Lillard is letting Giannis Antetokounmpo down

The most worrying aspect is the eight-time All-Star is struggling against elite perimeter defenders.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic makes history with incredible stat line

Jokic's incredible 10-game start to the season has propelled the Nuggets to a 7-3 record.

Coco Gauff shows resolve in thrilling WTA Finals win

Coco Gauff, 20, Saturday became the youngest WTA Finals winner since Maria Sharapova in 2004.

Shaq has a theory on why NBA television viewership is down

Could this be why NBA television viewership is waning?

Victor Wembanyama 'not worried,' expects Gregg Popovich 'back soon'

Victor Wembanyama has expressed optimism that head coach Gregg Popovich, currently sidelined with an undisclosed health issue, will rejoin the team imminently.

NBA legend on Kevin Durant: 'The most skilled and complete scorer ever'

Many have acknowledged Kevin Durant as the most gifted scorer or offensive weapon in NBA history. Pistons legend Isiah Thomas has joined that growing list.

Will Warriors regret not trading Jonathan Kuminga for Paul George?

It reportedly was an option for the Warriors, but they ultimately opted out of it.

WTA Finals semis are set as Iga Swiatek crashes out

The WTA Finals semifinals are set in stone after drama ensued in the final round-robin matches on Thursday.

Paul George blasts 'stupid' Clippers fans for booing him

It's somewhat of a tradition for NBA players, especially stars, to be booed when they return to their old stomping grounds.

JJ Redick abruptly ends news conference after another loss

JJ Redick is starting to realize that the life of a NBA head coach isn't all sunshine and rainbows.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant hailed 'most athletic person ever' by NBA, NFL stars

The Grizzlies guard was given monikers such as "The Airbender" and "The Skywalker" for his two jaw-dropping 360-degree layups against the Nets on Monday night. 

Nikola Jokic masterclass ends Thunder's undefeated streak

The undefeated Thunder had limited opponents to a league-best 95.9 points per game entering Wednesday's clash against the Nuggets. But none of their first seven opponents had a player like Nikola Jokic.