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

LeBron James missing preseason a concern for Lakers' chemistry

James, dealing with a nerve irritation in the glute, has yet to participate in 5-on-5 scrimmages during training camp and has been restricted to shootarounds and solo workouts.

Do NBA players secretly admire Kawhi Leonard's alleged side hustle?

If Kawhi Leonard earned $28M for a no-show job with a former team sponsor, 29 other teams have a valid reason to be upset with the Los Angeles Clippers. But what do the players think?

Insider suggests Giannis Antetokounmpo's days in Milwaukee 'numbered'

Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering his 13th season with the Milwaukee Bucks, making him the third-longest tenured player with the same team in the NBA. Is that tenure about to come to an end?

Jannik Sinner addresses Novak Djokovic comparisons after China Open win

Sinner addressed comparisons to Djokovic after he won his 21st career title on a hard court.

Lakers' major starting lineup decision could backfire

The Lakers are unlikely to start a former Defensive Player of the Year to kick off the 2025-26 season.

Jake LaRavia could be the X factor for the Lakers

The Lakers made two high-profile signings this summer in Marcus Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, and Deandre Ayton, a former No. 1 overall pick. But it's the under-the-radar signing of Jake LaRavia that might have the most significant long-term impact. 

Warriors will make unwanted history on opening night

The Olden State Warriors are soon coming to TV screens near you.

ESPN's latest NBA rankings exemplify international players' dominance

Americans invented basketball, but the rest of the world successfully caught on.

Why the Rockets can't make a Kevin Durant-Russell Westbrook reunion happen

Why a Russell Westbrook-Kevin Durant reunion in Houston isn't likely to happen.

The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander disrespect reaches new heights

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal as only the fourth player in NBA history to win the scoring title, MVP and Finals MVP last season while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship. It seems those accomplishments have done little to convince people of his place in hierarchy of NBA players.

Roger Federer makes massive Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner statement

In an interview with CNBC, the Swiss legend identified the Roland Garros final as the turning point of a new era.

Dwyane Wade makes major A'ja Wilson claim

Wilson is widely regarded as the best player of her generation.

Stephen A. Smith's reported earnings higher than reigning NBA MVP's salary

Smith's reported earnings also exceed the 2025-26 salaries of other active NBA All-Stars.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama further embracing his 'alien' moniker with unique career moves

The Frenchman is bringing his extraterrestrial self to the entertainment industry in a multitude of ways.

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

The NBA continues to investigate the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

New American tennis prodigy announces emphatic arrival

Iva Jovic, the 17-year-old American tennis prodigy, made a powerful statement Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz to get two new tattoos to commemorate U.S. Open win

Carlos Alcaraz plans to get tattoos of two iconic New York City landmarks to celebrate his 2025 U.S. Open victory.

Iga Swiatek snaps at reporter: 'Why would you say that?'

Swiatek didn't take kindly to a reporter’s question after her loss to Amanda Anisimova in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

Amanda Anisimova tastes sweet redemption, matches Williams sisters feat

Amanda Anisimova found redemption after one of the most lopsided defeats in tennis history.

15 years later, Novak Djokovic keen to 'mess up the plans' again

Djokovic is threatening to dash the hopes of tennis fans who wish to see Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz clash in Sunday's U.S. Open final.

Ranking the U.S. Open semifinals from least to most exciting

Six of the eight semifinalists at the 2025 U.S. Open are top-eight seeds, while the other two are in the top 25. As such, the final major of the year has been devoid of too many upsets, giving fans the blockbuster matchups they anticipated when the draws were announced. Here, we rank the four semifinals from least to most exciting.

Why it's unwise to consider Carlos Alcaraz the favorite against Novak Djokovic

Djokovic has a 5-3 career head-to-head advantage.

Jessica Pegula keeps American hopes alive at U.S. Open

She has steamrolled all five of her opponents thus far in straight sets.

Aryna Sabalenka joins elite company of all-time greats

The World No. 1 has been such a consistent presence in women's tennis that she has reached at least the semifinals in 11 of her last 12 majors.

Novak Djokovic remains invincible against Americans

Novak Djokovic improved to 16-0 against Americans at the U.S. Open with his 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win over Taylor Fritz on Tuesday.