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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

NBA insider explains why Lakers are unlikely to draft Bronny James

'The team that drafts Bronny James could also get LeBron James as a free agent' has been a narrative floating in the NBA universe over the past year or so, especially after the Los Angeles Lakers star declared his intentions to play with his son before hanging up the tights.

Joel Embiid credits Kobe Bryant for inspiring his 70-point performance

As revealed by the man himself, Joel Embiid didn’t start playing organized basketball until the age of 16. So, what exactly led to him catching the basketball bug in his late teens?

Nikola Jokic is in the midst of the most efficient stretch in NBA history

The reigning NBA Finals MVP has been super impressive over the last 15 games.

Report: Bruce Brown, Terry Rozier emerge as new Lakers trade targets

As the Denver Nuggets, the reigning NBA champions, proved last year, Bruce Brown could be the missing piece that pushes a team over the top.

Lakers reportedly have interest in trade for Eastern Conference guard

The expectation around the league is for the Lakers to wheel and deal ahead of the Feb. 8 deadline.

Like other recent all-time greats, Novak Djokovic won't retire on top

Novak Djokovic is playing arguably the best tennis of his life at age 36, showing absolutely no signs of slowing down.

Kevin Durant has a stat line even Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant never achieved

Kevin Durant reminded the world on Sunday night why his “Easy Money Sniper” moniker is a fitting one.

LeBron James has blunt response to question about Lakers' trade-deadline moves

LeBron James is tired of hearing about "what’s out there" and would rather focus internally on his mini-streaking Lakers. 

Draymond Green gets candid about possibility of Warriors trading him and Klay Thompson

It's an end of an era for the Golden State Warriors, though how that ends up looking remains to be seen. Draymond Green has some thoughts.

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?