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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

Knicks reportedly expected to pursue Bruce Brown after Raptors-Pacers trade

As historically great as Nikola Jokic was in last year’s NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets don’t win the championship without Bruce Brown. 

Grizzlies tried to acquire Warriors star this past summer

The Grizzlies already have the last two Defensive Player of the Year winners in their ranks — Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marcus Smart. 

JJ Redick explains why Chet Holmgren is NBA's ROTY, not Victor Wembanyama

Despite Wemby’s hot start to the new year, NBA analyst JJ Redick is picking OKC Thunder big man Chet Holmgren as his Rookie of the Year favorite.

Shaq doesn't think Luka Doncic is NBA's best guard

On Tuesday’s “Inside the NBA” on TNT, the panel discussed which young lead guard it would rather have – always an intriguing question.

WWE star feels Draymond Green would be right at home in wrestling

Over the past decade or so, Green has — voluntarily or otherwise — exhibited several maneuvers on a basketball court that could translate into a pro wrestling ring. 

Joel Embiid reveals what he whispered to Nikola Jokic after latest clash

Basketball fans were treated to a clash between the sport’s two prominent big men Tuesday night as Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets squared off against Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers.

Trae Young surpasses Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard with his amazing feat

The rising superstar has been flying under the radar, in large part because his team has struggled to match up with the powerhouse teams in the East.

Watch: Tennis stars get cozy with kangaroos, koalas and other Australian species

As is tradition, organizers of the Australian Open brought animals to the players’ lounge Tuesday, giving tennis stars from across the world a chance to pet the many species of the Outback.

Charles Barkley believes this trade would help Warriors return to prominence

The Golden State Warriors’ woes continued Monday as the Steve Kerr-led team lost to a Memphis Grizzlies squad fielding a bunch of G-Leaguers in the wake of Ja Morant and Desmond Bane’s injuries.

Watch: LeBron James gets fan kicked out of Lakers game

LeBron James has dealt with his fair share of troublemakers and hecklers over the years, but very rarely has he been left annoyed by a member of his fan base.

Why Celtics, Warriors or Suns are not allowed to acquire Gordon Hayward via buyout

As wholesome as a Gordon Hayward-Boston Celtics reunion sounds, a rule in the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) precludes it from happening.

Austin Reaves and the full list of NBA players now trade-eligible

It must feel like Groundhog Day for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Timberwolves announcer slams Russell Westbrook for mocking Rudy Gobert

The NBA sure loves its pettiness, and the rivalry between Russell Westbrook and Rudy Gobert is one that best exemplifies it.

Clippers' Paul George endorses blockbuster Warriors trade

On a recent episode of "Podcast P with Paul George," the Los Angeles Clippers star weighed in on the reports of Golden State Warriors targeting Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.

A longstanding LeBron James record nearly ended Thursday night

LeBron James has been a model of consistency throughout his 21 years in the NBA, but is Father Time finally catching up to the league's all-time leading scorer?

Shaquille O'Neal clowns Suns center over Draymond Green incident

Shaq went had an epic take-down of Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic over a rumor that he was considering suing Draymond Green.

Former Warriors blast Jonathan Kuminga over rift with Steve Kerr

Two former Golden State Warriors – Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes – have taken serious issue with Jonathan Kuminga over his reported discontent with head coach Steve Kerr.