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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

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?

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.