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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.

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NBA, Tennis, Boxing, Pro Wrestling

Victor Wembanyama already more popular than most NBA superstars

Victor Wembanyama is one of those rare talents whose game catches the attention of all comers.

Anthony Davis reveals status for play-in after injury scare

Anthony Davis gave Lakers fans a big scare when he left Sunday's game against the Pelicans with an apparent back injury.

Every record LeBron James broke in his remarkable 21st season

By every metric imaginable, LeBron James had the greatest 21st season by any player in NBA history.

How Thunder became youngest No. 1 seed in NBA history

The Thunder officially hit the reset button by trading Russell Westbrook and Paul George in the 2019 offseason. Five years later, the rebuild is complete.

Report: 76ers expected to make nine-time All-Star their 'top target' if he declines player option

He is averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season.

Kawhi Leonard injury status up in the air ahead of NBA playoffs

The All-Star forward has not suited up for a game since March 31 with knee soreness. 

A familiar foe could dash Lakers' postseason hopes

The stakes couldn't be higher in the Lakers' regular-season finale on Sunday.

Draymond Green makes improbable NBA history

Few players in NBA history have impacted a game without scoring as much as Green.

Draymond Green forecasts Bronny James' game in the NBA

The son of LeBron James averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists for the USC Trojans this past season.

The one reason Shaq sees the Warriors as a dark horse in the West

Shaq has the Golden State Warriors figured. Steph is going to be Steph. They need Klay to be Klay.

Draymond Green calls out NBA officials for double standards

Green was irate about a play in the third quarter during the Warriors' win over the Lakers on Tuesday.

Watch: Bulls player wheeled off court following wild sequence

A bizarre sequence during Tuesday's game between the Bulls and Knicks proved that too much innovation isn't always a good thing.

How Warriors shook up West's play-in picture with win over Lakers

Things are getting interesting in the West.

Celtics make bizarre NBA history in loss to Bucks

A matchup of the top two teams in the East ended up producing some history, but maybe not the kind you would expect.

Kings star is thriving ever since he left social media

It's rare for a public figure in 2024 to not have a social media presence, but one budding NBA star is thriving since ditching social media.

Klay Thompson will 'prioritize mental health' in impending free agency

It's been a tumultuous season for Thompson, and the experiences of his 2023-24 season have impacted his outlook on his impending free agency.

Watch: Nike teases Victor Wembanyama alien logo

No 7-foot-4 human walking the Earth has ever possessed Victor Wembanyama's skills on a basketball court. As such, to deem the Spurs rookie an extraterrestrial being would be justifiable.

Report: LeBron James seeking unique clause with new Lakers contract

LeBron James is widely expected to finish his storied career in a Lakers uniform, but the NBA's all-time scoring leader is reportedly seeking some security with his last contract.

Russell Westbrook has helped Clippers regain their mojo

For a team that went 26-5 between Dec. 1 and Feb. 5, the Clippers looked like a hapless bunch just a month ago. But that's begun to change.

With four games left, Domantas Sabonis is chasing history

Domantas Sabonis continues to prove he's one of the biggest All-Star snubs ever, and he has a chance to make history as the season winds down.

Victor Wembanyama has yet another historic stat line

Wemby continues to put up firsts.

Watch: Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic share heartfelt embrace after Mavs win

The duo forms the most potent one-two punch in the NBA today. 

Michael Cooper's Hall of Fame induction could open Pandora's box

Between the five NBA championships, Defensive Player of the Year Award and eight-time All-Defensive selections, Michael Cooper has an airtight Hall of Fame case.

Lakers record proves why the NBA has never been more competitive

As of April 5, 19 teams in the NBA have a .500 or better record. If the Rockets (38-38) can remain .500 or better over the next few weeks, we can officially deem the 2023-24 season the most competitive in history.

Watch: Stephen Curry trolls Rockets with iconic movie reference

The Warriors star can be petty when he needs to be.