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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

LeBron James takes jab at 1970s NBA while discussing the comparison of eras

LeBron shared his thoughts on the comparing of eras and took a bit of a jab at 1970s basketball in the process.

Payton Pritchard makes more history as he closes in on award

Payton Pritchard is already essentially a lock to win Sixth Man of the Year, but the Celtics guard isn't letting up.

Bronny James continues progression with career-best in G League

Bronny James is playing some of his best baseketball so far.

Should Kings star be suspended for Jayson Tatum injury?

On Monday, Tatum's right foot landed on the Kings star's foot when the latter tried to contest a three-point shot.

Stephen Curry again proving to be a great leader and teammate

Less than a week after suffering a hip contusion, Curry is determined to return to the Warriors lineup Tuesday to "be there" for teammate Jimmy Butler.

Jamal Murray, not Nikola Jokic, the key to Denver's title chances

Nikola Jokic may be the sun the Nuggets orbit around, but the team is nearly invincible when Jamal Murray shines.

Iga Swiatek addresses recent criticisms after record-setting feat in Miami

On Sunday, Iga Swiatek became the first player ever to reach 25 consecutive Round of 16s at WTA-1000 events with a 7-6, 6-1 win over Elise Mertens in the third round of the Miami Open. After the match, she addressed recent criticisms and a social media post she made following an incident with a ball boy at Indian Wells.

Pistons rookie makes NBA history in win over Pelicans

Ron Holland's rookie season took an unexpected turn thanks to the Pistons' remarkable turnaround. But he showed on Sunday why the team selected him with the fifth overall pick.

How much money will Cooper Flagg lose if he foregoes NBA Draft?

Cooper Flagg is the consensus No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but he has indicated several times that his move to the pros next season isn't a foregone conclusion. Here's the staggering amount of money he would leave on the table by returning to Duke next season.

Timberwolves' classy gesture is what sports are about

Not all superheroes wear capes. Case in point: Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.

Carlos Alcaraz's disastrous 2025 continues

Alcaraz suffered a shock loss to David Goffin in the opening round of the Miami Open over the weekend, continuing a recent trend of early ousters from big tournaments for the World No. 3.

Fans in Miami get peek at future of tennis

The future of men's tennis was showcased Thursday when Joao Fonseca and Learner Tien clashed in the first round of the Miami Open.

Lakers' LeBron James seemingly on brink of comeback

The Lakers have refused to set a timeline for LeBron James' comeback from a groin injury, but "The King" is set for an imminent return.

Josh Hart sounds off on Knicks' late-season woes

Like most NBA teams in a grueling 82-game campaign, the Knicks are experiencing the late-season blues. And Josh Hart is fed up.

Bronny James equals Magic Johnson rookie record

Bronny James had the best game of his young career on Thursday against the Bucks.

Clippers are a nightmare first-round matchup for any team

Teams atop the West are likely fretting at the idea of facing the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs.

Revealed: Jimmy Butler's strange pregame ritual

Butler is not wired like the average NBA superstar.

Luka Doncic reaches several milestones in latest outburst

Doncic got off to a hot start against the Nuggets and reached several milestones as he helped guide his team to a crucial win.

NBA must crack down on blatant tanking or risk bigger issues

There's an unwritten rule about tanking in the NBA, especially in the season's final month.

Magic Johnson sums up Nikola Jokic's greatness perfectly

An NBA legend recently marveled at Nikola Jokic's abilities.

The NBA play-in tourney feels unnecessary this season

Sometimes, the old ways are best.

Novak Djokovic, the rebel, is at it again

Novak Djokovic is the most accomplished men's tennis player ever, with the highest career prize money earned in a single season (2015) and overall. Given the notoriety, fame and fortune the sport has brought him, you'd think the Serb would have little to complain about. You'd be wrong.

Jimmy Butler makes Warriors franchise history

With Stephen Curry sidelined, the onus was on Jimmy Butler III to lead Golden State's offense against the Bucks on Tuesday.  The veteran forward came through with flying colors, making franchise history in the process.

Draymond Green bolsters DPOY case in Warriors win

Draymond Green's eagerness to win a second Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award was evident in the Warriors' 104-93 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.

LeBron James reacts to teenage tennis prodigy being inspired by him

If anyone is qualified to advise a teenage sporting prodigy, it's LeBron James.