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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

Former rival expects LeBron James to retire by 2025

At least one former rival believes James is rapidly closing in on the end of his career.

Sports world reacts to Caitlin Clark's heroics in Elite Eight

As ESPN announcer Ryan Ruocco eloquently said on the air, "Galactic greatness was on display yet again" from Caitlin Clark during the Elite Eight contest Monday night.

Report: Magic emerge as suitors for resurgent Lakers star

One Lakers guard has had a resurgent season and set himself up for a significant payday this summer. It sounds like the Lakers will have some competition for his services.

Watch: Russell Westbrook gets into heated argument with fan

Russell Westbrook has never subscribed to the notion that heckling comes with the territory and that targeted athletes must keep their emotions in check.

Watch: Luka Doncic makes insane pregame trick shot

It may be time for Earvin Johnson to pass on his "Magic" moniker to Luka Doncic, who continues to amaze onlookers on a nightly basis.

Celtics' Jayson Tatum comments on his clutch woes

Jayson Tatum and his Celtics haven't been in too many close games this year, as evidenced by their 57-16 record. However, on the rare occasions they've had their backs to the wall, Tatum has not come through as a reliable clutch scorer. 

Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. breaks silence on NBA investigating his brother

MPJ addressed the gambling allegations leveled against his brother for which he is under investigation by the NBA.

CJ McCollum credits Lakers for Pelicans' turnaround this season

It's not often a team can pinpoint the exact moment in a season that catapulted its turnaround.

Hawks' Dejounte Murray on taking 44 shots: 'Kobe would be proud of me'

Murray willed the Hawks to an improbable overtime win over the Celtics on Thursday night. 

Draymond Green faces wrath of NBA world: 'You're not a victim'

The outrage Draymond Green is receiving for getting ejected from a game against Orlando is unlike anything he's faced. And it's probably well-deserved.

Retired legend claims he was more clutch than LeBron James

This Celtics star, who hung up his jersey nearly a decade ago, still holds the record for most wins against James with 34 (including playoffs).

Watch: Heat announcer alters history with on-air blunder

It happened during the Warriors' road game in Miami on Tuesday.

Watch: James Harden has no idea why Sixers fans booed him

Are Philadelphia fans dealing with a case of misdirected anger? 

Watch: Rockets player trolls Warriors after 10th straight win

With 10 games left in the season, the Warriors (38-34) and Rockets (37-35) are in a grueling battle for the tenth and final play-in position out West and the trash talk is heating up.

NBA outlines reason behind Draymond Green's latest ejection

Green's antics continued Wednesday, leading to an incredibly quick ejection.

Are the Lakers truly better without LeBron James?

Can a basketball team function better without LeBron James? This season, the Lakers are 6-4 without James in the lineup.

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell gets candid on impending free agency

No player has enjoyed a bigger midseason resurgence than D'Angelo Russell.

Suns face toughest final 10-game stretch in years

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, one of the worst teams in the NBA. They will face a considerably higher degree of competition over the final 10 games of the regular season.

Luka Doncic deserves kudos for playing second fiddle to Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks are rolling in part due to the unselfish nature of superstar Luka Doncic.

Shaq makes his final pick for this year's NBA MVP

It's a two-horse MVP race that could come down to the wire.

Anthony Davis changing the narrative regarding his durability

Not too long ago, there were serious question marks about Anthony Davis' durability, and justifiably so. But Davis has been answering those questions.

Paul Pierce predicts first-round exit for Clippers: 'They're collapsing'

No title contender has seen its stock drop as quickly as Los Angeles.

Stat highlights Steph Curry as lone Warrior on mediocre team

This is not to say Steph Curry has a pedestrian supporting cast, but it's becoming increasingly evident that he's got lesser help than any of the nine teams seeded above his Warriors.

Rockets dodged a bullet when Nets rejected blockbuster trade

The Rockets may end up thanking a rival club for rejecting a trade proposal ahead of the trade deadline.

NBA insider provides update on Brandon Ingram injury

Despite losing Brandon Ingram to a knee injury, the Pelicans have sustained their triumphant ways, winning their last two games without the star forward. But Ingram remains critical to the team's chances of making noise in the postseason. Will he be available?