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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

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.

Nikola Jokic compared to peak LeBron James, and rightfully so

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

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. 

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.

Jannik Sinner's ATP Finals run a byproduct of dominant 2024

His run in Turin perfectly encapsulates a dominant year.

Mavericks digging themselves a hole to start season

The Mavericks have been notoriously slow starters in the Luka Doncic era, and they've continued that trend this season.

NBA stars combine to make history Wednesday night

A handful of strong performances created a historic night in the NBA.

Charismatic NBA youngster wants to portray next James Bond

Having shown traits of showmanship in his young NBA career, Jeremy Sochan is ready to take his hidden acting talents to the big screen.

Why Klay Thompson asked Stephen Curry to cancel speech

The Warriors went all out in celebrating Thompson's homecoming on Tuesday.

Carlos Alcaraz faces tall task to stay alive in ATP Finals

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has dug himself a hole in the ongoing ATP Finals due to a sluggish start.

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.