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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

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.

Warriors' Klay Thompson names young star 'future of the franchise'

Despite having future Hall of Famers Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in their ranks, the Warriors are clearly in a transition phase. 

Magic Johnson puts West 'on notice' about dark-horse contender

This team's recent surge has propelled two analysts to call them "the scariest team" out West, and now a Hall of Famer agrees.

This Victor Wembanyama stat will blow your mind

Wembanyama continues to wow during his rookie season.

NBA world reacts to Kyrie Irving's incredible buzzer-beater

When Kyrie Irving drained a 21-foot left-handed floater at the buzzer to seal the Mavericks' 107-105 win over the Nuggets, Luka Doncic was in such disbelief he dropped to his knees holding the back of his head. It wasn't the only one shocked by the shot.

Clippers' title hopes could be stopped short if this first-round matchup holds

The Tyronn Lue-led squad has the third-shortest odds to win the NBA Championship, behind only prohibitive co-favorite Celtics and Nuggets. However, the Clippers' postseason aspirations could be dealt an early jolt by a championship longshot.

Did Draymond Green just predict a Nuggets repeat?

Perhaps Green knows a budding dynasty when he sees one, after being an integral member of one over the past decade. 

Shaq predicts a huge first-round upset in NBA playoffs

Despite being one of the top three seeds for most of the season, the Thunder continue to be disregarded as a playoff threat due to their inexperience in the postseason.

Watch: Mavs big man narrowly misses Wilt Chamberlain record

Daniel Gafford was a lucky bounce off the rim away from continuing his streak. Alas, it wasn't to be. 

Celtics, Suns reactions to Joe Mazzulla's viral block attempt: 'I'm not sure I've ever seen that'

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was the talk of the basketball world Thursday night, but not for his X's and O's or outspoken tendencies. Instead, Mazzulla went viral for stepping onto the court and contesting a shot attempt after the whistle.

Warriors legend praises Jonathan Kuminga's work ethic

After Kuminga's 27-point effort against the Mavs on Wednesday, the decorated big man spoke glowingly of the third-year Warriors forward on the NBC Bay Area Sports postgame show.

Jayson Tatum defends 'annoying' former Celtics teammate

Grant Williams is developing quite a reputation for himself in the NBA.

Mavs big man hopes not to 'jinx' himself chasing Wilt Chamberlain record

Gafford continued his run at a Wilt Chamberlain record Wednesday night but he's trying not to jinx himself as he looks to accomplish the feat.

Anthony Davis slammed for allowing Kings center to dominate him

Domantas Sabonis continues to have Anthony Davis' number, and a pair of Lakers legends didn't hold back in their criticism of the big man.

Watch: Mike Tyson, 57, looks scary good in sparring session

Those who grew up watching Mike Tyson would concede that no boxer ever put fear in their opponents like him. All these years later, "Iron Mike" still gives the vibes of an absolute killer.