Yardbarker

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' Bronny James scores 17 points in preseason finale

Bronny James may have silenced some of his critics Friday night.

Injury bug hits NBA: Five key players to miss start of season

No different than any NBA season, the 2024-25 campaign begins with several teams missing key players.

Report: Unrivaled league looking to recruit Caitlin Clark

The new Unrivaled women's basketball league is reportedly trying to sign Caitlin Clark.

Jonathan Kuminga's Warriors future at stake as key date approaches

The Warriors and Kuminga have until the Oct. 21 deadline to agree on a rookie scale extension.

Lakers rookie makes eight threes, earns praise from LeBron James

All those who tipped Dalton Knecht "the steal" of the 2024 NBA draft were vindicated on Thursday night.

World No. 8 speaks on players being criticized for taking Saudi Arabia's money

The Six Kings Slam has ruffled some feathers, primarily due to the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia. World No. 8 Casper Rudd offered his opinion on the controversial event.

Is there more to Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade joke?

They say there's a grain of truth in every joke. If so, Bucks fans can't be thrilled with recent lighthearted comments from their star.

76ers rookie taken to hospital after hard fall

76ers rookie Jared McCain was taken to a hospital Wednesday night after he suffered a hard fall in the team's preseason game against the Nets.

Lonzo Ball looked like his old self in return after 33 months

Ball underwent three procedures on his left knee in the past two-and-a-half years.

Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on through Sabrina Ionescu

Ionescu made arguably the most iconic game-winner in WNBA history — much like Bryant did countless times throughout his NBA career. 

Rafael Nadal: Let Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz create 'their own story'

Rafael Nadal has urged patience as tennis moves on from the "Big 3" era.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama wants 'to be yelled at'

Victor Wembanyama's otherwordly skills on a basketball court are there for all to see, but his behind-the-scenes demeanor makes him all the more special.

Ex-Laker on team drafting Bronny James: 'Not really serious' about winning

The Lakers begin their 2024-25 campaign against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Jannik Sinner’s former physio breaks silence on doping saga

One of the biggest sporting stories of 2024 has taken a new twist.

Boris Becker tips rising American as member of new 'Big Three'

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz ensured that 2024 was the first year since 2003 when the famed Big Three of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal did not win a major.

Paul George update: Sixers breathe a sigh of relief, but for how long?

In a positive update, the 76ers announced Tuesday that Paul George avoided structural damage when he hyperextended his knee during a preseason game on Monday.

Knicks teammate has five suggestions for KAT's nickname

Some of the greatest Knicks in history were coined with nicknames. Josh Hart offered some suggestions for his newest teammate.

Tickets for Rafael Nadal swan song listed at $32,200

Even before Nadal announced his retirement, tickets for the Davis Cup in Malaga were moving fast due to the excitement surrounding Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz representing Spain in doubles competition.

NBA's cell phone ban is a way to tackle gambling

Earlier this year, the NBA banned the Raptors' Jontay Porter for life after an investigation revealed he divulged confidential information to bettors and placed bets on games while playing in the G League. 

Kawhi Leonard situation gets murkier as Clippers soldier on

With a week left for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, Leonard has yet to practice with the Clippers.

Rafael Nadal did not retire 'as he would have liked'

The tennis world will bid him goodbye at the Davis Cup final in November, where he teams up with his protege, Carlos Alcaraz, to represent his country before hanging up his racket for good.

Where Breanna Stewart's seven steals rank in NBA/WNBA Finals history

Breanna Stewart wreaked havoc on the defensive end Sunday, coming up with seven steals in Liberty's 80-66 win over the Lynx in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.

The 2025 HOF class projects to be weakest ever

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed a strong 13-member class on Sunday, including former eight-time All-Star Vince Carter, 2004 NBA Finals MVP Chauncey Billups and five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper. The next class may not be as impressive.

Jannik Sinner making history with 2024 hard-court exploits

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is becoming invincible on hard courts.