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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.

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NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Josh Giddey joins franchise legends in first season with Bulls

Giddey has joined a pair of franchise legends in his first season in Chicago.

How Warriors' heartbreaking loss shakes up West playoff picture

If not for Spurs veteran Harrison Barnes' dagger on Wednesday, the Warriors would have all but avoided a play-in scenario. 

Nikola Jokic discusses first win since team fired Michael Malone

The Nuggets got a win in their first game since firing Michael Malone and the team's superstar addressed the saga postgame.

Is Russell Westbrook to blame for Nuggets cleaning house?

Russell Westbrook's name has been dragged through the mud since the Nuggets fired head coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth on Tuesday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander atop leaderboard in exclusive club of NBA greats

Given the past precedent, the achievement all but guarantees SGA his first MVP award.

Knicks gain more than they lose in defeat to Celtics

Tom Thibodeau's men were routed by a combined margin of 63 points in the earlier three contests against the C's.

How Timberwolves' choke job alters West playoff picture

Entering Tuesday's slate of games, five teams out West — the Nuggets, Clippers, Grizzlies, Warriors and Timberwolves — were tied in the loss column.

Luka Doncic explains ejection amid worrying trend

Doncic explained his Tuesday night ejection and while this one may have been a mistake by the official, it shows that the superstar must be better and controlling his emotions.

Luka Doncic takes the blame for significant Lakers loss

All the stars, except for one, showed out Thursday when the Lakers hosted the Warriors in a game with playoff implications.

Should NBA ban gun celebration to avoid backlash?

The NBA is reportedly investigating Buddy Hield and Ja Morant for making gun gestures at each other during the final seconds of Tuesday's Warriors-Grizzlies contest.

Significant precedent will be broken if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win MVP

The criteria for winning NBA MVP aren't set in stone. But if Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't win the award this year, a significant precedent will be broken.

Spurs the ideal spot for Kevin Durant to finish his career

Kevin Durant and the Suns will reportedly jointly work on finding the 15-time All-Star a new home this offseason. Here's why that home should be San Antonio.

Lack of Nikola Jokic appreciation exposes NBA media bias

It's time to start treating Jokic like the all-time great he is.

Russell Westbrook gets unfairly maligned for Nuggets' heartbreaking loss

Westbrook had two gaffes, which were glaring ones, after he put the Nuggets in a winning position entering the final 12 seconds of the game against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Every record Nikola Jokic broke with 61-point triple-double

It was April Fool's Day, but "The Joker" was not kidding around.

Bucks use franchise-record shooting night to snap four-game losing skid

On Tuesday, the Bucks set a franchise record with their incredibly hot shooting.

Tale of two MVPs: How NBA history was altered on April 1

Any doubts about modern-day hoopers being more skilled than their predecessors were shut down on Tuesday night. 

Dominant Thunder break NBA record, eye more NBA history

The Thunder clinched some NBA history on Monday night and have the opportunity to add to their accomplishments down the stretch of the regular season.

Celtics set franchise record, two wins from tying historic NBA mark

You know a Celtics team is exceptional when it achieves a feat none of its championship-winning predecessors accomplished.

Lakers role players continue to feast off Big Three's gravity

When three cerebral players — LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — actively try to break down defenses, their teammates benefit. 

Kevin Durant may have played his last game with Suns

Durant limped off the court roughly midway in the third quarter of his team's 148-109 loss to the Rockets on Sunday night.

Rising superstar Austin Reaves is owed an apology

Plenty of people were ready to put a ceiling on Reaves. He's making those people look bad.

Dyson Daniels sets Hawks franchise record, continues historic season

Dyson Daniels continues to pick pockets at a historic rate.

Teenager makes incredible history with Miami Open win

He has quickly gone from a Cinderella story to a legitimate force in the tennis world.

Novak Djokovic hit with reality check in quest for 100th ATP title

Novak Djokovic's failed pursuit of a 100th ATP title continues.