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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

Ominous stat bodes well for Mavericks' NBA title hopes

The Mavs are eight wins away from clinching their first NBA title since 2011, but one stat bodes well for their chances. 

Only one of the top 10 preseason favorites remain in the NBA playoffs

The Celtics are the only team left in the NBA playoffs that opened the season among the.top-10 betting favorites.

Timberwolves star labels Jaden McDaniels team's MVP

Many scoffed at the Timberwolves front office for giving Jaden McDaniels a five-year, $136 million contract last October. They aren't scoffing now.

Rudy Gobert fires back at Charles Barkley after Game 7 win

Rudy Gobert got the last laugh on Sunday.

Anthony Edwards joins legendary duo in exclusive club

While a lot of players his age have produced similar numbers, Edwards is enjoying an elevated status in the basketball universe for a simple reason: he's impacting winning.

Nuggets head coach called 'classless' for season-ending comments

The defending champion Nuggets were ousted in the second round by the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Nuggets' Game 7 choke job gives them dubious NBA record

The Nuggets will have to deal with a little insult to injury following their Game 7 collapse against the Timberwolves.

Tyrese Haliburton, Reggie Miller troll Knicks after Game 7 win

Tyrese Haliburton's Pacers denied the Knicks their first Eastern Conference Finals berth in 24 years with a 130-109 blowout win on Sunday and added insult to injury with his postgame attire.

The NBA has not witnessed this much parity in 50 years

The defending champion Nuggets' season-ending loss Sunday means the NBA will crown a new champion for a sixth consecutive season.

Nuggets star disregards Anthony Edwards after Game 6 loss: 'Who?'

The budding rivalry between Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards continues to grow.

Jamal Murray is having a historically bad postseason

Jamal Murray is having a rough go of it this postseason.

Timberwolves set a 68-year high with dominant Game 6 win

The Timberwolves not only forced a Game 7 with their win Thursday, but they also set a 68-year high.

Luka Doncic fed off negative reactions in Game 5 win over Thunder

Don't poke the bear, especially if the bear in question can put up 30-point triple-doubles when poked.

Ex-NBA champion asks JJ Redick to avoid Lakers job: 'Death sentence'

One former NBA player doesn't think Redick should take the Lakers coaching job.

Al Horford makes incredible history in Boston's Game 5 win

Al Horford will be 38 on June 3, but the Celtics center is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Heat legend cautions Lakers against hiring JJ Redick

ESPN analyst JJ Redick has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to succeed Darvin Ham as the next Lakers head coach.  While some have endorsed Redick for the high-profile job, retired Heat player Udonis Haslem believes the Lakers could cause friction within the locker room by hiring the retired sharpshooter.

Reggie Miller claims he was not taking a shot at LeBron James

Pacers legend Reggie Miller was in the news recently for his controversial comments at the start of TNT's Game 4 broadcast of Nuggets versus Timberwolves.

Rudy Gobert ripped for getting 'embarrassed' by Nikola Jokic

Gobert's performance against the Nuggets in Tuesday's Game 5 reinforced why he's never gained the respect of his peers. 

The 2020s belong to Nikola Jokic thus far

Jokic seems destined to join a handful of elite players who absolutely owned a decade in their dominant careers.

Anthony Edwards explains why he 'can't be mad' about Game 5 loss

Even the uber-confident and brash Anthony Edwards can't help but concede to Nikola Jokic's greatness.

Magic Johnson weighs in on Lakers' head-coaching search

Johnson has typically been very forthright with his opinions on the Lakers.

Watch: LeBron James gets a King's welcome in Cleveland

James delivered the city of Cleveland its first-ever NBA title in 2016.

Charles Barkley refuses to apologize for Nuggets hot take

Charles Barkley's unapologetic demeanor has made him a beloved television personality for years. Why would he stop being himself now?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an anti-analytics throwback star

SGA is taking an old school approach as he continues his dominance.

Watch: Thunder rookie shuts down Kyrie Irving in the clutch

The global NBA audience was introduced to OKC rookie Cason Wallace on Monday night.