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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 discusses his decision to start podcast with JJ Redick

James, for one, is trying to change his portrayal in the media by taking matters into his own hands.

Predicting rosters for potential Team USA vs. Team International All-Star Game

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has floated the possibility of next year's All-Star game pitting the best talents from the United States against the rest of the world.

Watch: Clippers coach's frustrations boil over as woes continue

The Clippers lost to the Sixers, who were without Joel Embiid, on Sunday. The loss extended the team's woes against winning teams and caused the coach to express some frustration.

Watch: Kevin Durant asks fan for March Madness score mid game

Kevin Durant loves his alma mater. During his Suns' 131-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday, Durant couldn't help but worry about his Texas Longhorns' second-round NCAA tournament match-up against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Draymond Green's frustration evident after latest loss

With the red-hot Rockets closing in on the Warriors, Green was clearly frustrated following his team's loss to the Timberwolves.

NBA looking at significant format change for All-Star Game?

After an underwhelming 2024 event, could the league try a format change to spice things up?

Celtics forward sets franchise record with red-hot shooting streak

The Celtics have unearthed a new sharpshooter.

Jrue Holiday dealing with a 'dead arm' could spell trouble for Celtics

Jrue Holiday missed his third consecutive Friday after suffering a sprained right shoulder last Sunday. Will he be 100 percent for the Celtics playoff push?

Chris Paul took hilarious jab at rival ref before latest ejection

If Warriors guard Chris Paul ever pens down an autobiography, a chapter should be dedicated to his run-ins with various NBA referees.

Struggling Clippers get timely good news ahead of playoffs

It appears the Clippers are about to get back on track again.

Watch: Warriors players arrive in style with adorable dogs

The Warriors traded their "strength in numbers" mantra for "strength in cuteness" on Friday night.

Luka Doncic primed to make late-season MVP push

If straw polls and sportsbooks are anything to go by, this year's NBA MVP won't fulfill the age-old "best player on the best team" criteria.

Watch: DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks get into a scuffle

Bulls star DeMar DeRozan is typically a mild-mannered individual who rarely gets rattled on a basketball floor. Not on Thursday, though.

Former All-Star takes shot at Celtics: 'Irrelevant for the last 30 years'

With the Lakers and Celtics tied with 17 NBA championships, the race for banner No. 18 is underway.

Brandon Ingram injury threatens to derail Pelicans' season

Ingram's potential loss won't be easy to sustain for the Pelicans.

Ja Morant puts NBA on notice about Grizzlies rookie: 'Just wait'

Since the All-Star break, the 19-year-old forward is averaging 17.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in less than 30 minutes per game.

James Harden hilariously justifies contesting teammate's shot

Kawhi Leonard is not known to exhibit too many emotions on the court. But even "The Klaw" couldn't contain himself when his teammate, James Harden, made a bizarre attempt to contest his shot during Thursday's game between the Clippers and Trail Blazers.

Shaq challenges Kevin Durant to become NBA's all-time leading scorer

Kevin Durant continues to climb the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Report: Eastern Conference team looms as 'eager suitor' to sign Paul George

One Eastern Conference team is expected to be aggressive this offseason, and George is a potential target.

Knicks star set to join Team USA at 2024 Paris Olympics?

The Knicks star was Team USA's starting point guard at last year's FIBA World Cup. 

LeBron James implies Celtics got lucky with offseason trade

The Celtics traded Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams, a 2024 first-round pick (via Warriors), and a 2029 unprotected first-rounder to the Trail Blazers for Jrue Holiday last offseason. LeBron James thinks they got a steal.

Watch: Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards refuses to give a fan his jersey

Anthony Edwards clarified a postgame remark that many misheard.

Lakers coach rewards red-hot D'Angelo Russell with the 'green room'

Some shooters in the NBA have the "green light" to keep jacking up shots. Lakers star D'Angelo Russell has been given the "green room" by his coach.

Zion Williamson's reported weight loss shows he took criticism personally

As controversial as it sounds, Zion Williamson was body-shamed by the media and fans last December. 

Stephen Curry sounds defeated following Warriors' latest loss

If last year's Lakers are proof, a play-in team can make a deep postseason run. That said, the chances of this year's Warriors replicating those Lakers are getting bleaker by the day, and Stephen Curry knows it.