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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.

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Update on P.J. Tucker and other veterans hitting NBA buyout market

For teams that didn't (or couldn't) upgrade their rosters ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, the upcoming buyout market presents an opportunity to do so.

Knicks' NBA title odds surge following trade-deadline moves

It's almost inarguable that the New York Knicks won this year's NBA trade deadline day. 

Lakers, Spurs linked to a possible Trae Young trade in the summer

When the Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021, many believed they were primed to remain a contender for years, riding on the back of their blossoming star -- Trae Young.

Report: Philadelphia 76ers will pursue Paul George in free agency

Philadelphia 76ers boss Daryl Morey did a bunch of wheeling and dealing ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, but his plan to create over $50 million in cap space this summer remains intact.

Lakers among favorites to land Spencer Dinwiddie

The Los Angeles Lakers had a very quiet NBA trade deadline day, standing pat and not making any moves whatsoever. That could change on the buyout market.

Damian Lillard reacts to past rival Patrick Beverley becoming his teammate

Beverley will bring tenacity and grit to a Bucks team sorely missing those intangibles.

Celtics' Al Horford makes history with a stunning stat line

Even as the basketball world's focus remains on Thursday's NBA trade deadline, veteran big man Al Horford has quietly gone about rewriting the history books.

Pelicans, Hawks engaged in Dejounte Murray trade talks

The NBA trade deadline is 3 p.m. ET on Thursday. 

Suns trying to reunite Kevin Durant with Nets teammate ahead of trade deadline

The Suns are reportedly trying to reunite Kevin Durant with one of his former teammates from the Brooklyn Nets.

Watch: Warriors celebrate Klay Thompson's birthday on team plane

The Warriors have dealt with their fair share of on-court struggles this season, but their off-court camaraderie remains intact. 

Full list of 50 players reportedly available ahead of NBA trade deadline

There's no shortage of quality role-players and fringe All-Stars on the market.

Warriors' Andrew Wiggins eyed by two contenders ahead of NBA trade deadline

A pair of contenders are exploring a move for Wiggins.

Jaylen Brown 'seriously considering' taking part in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Fun fact: The last time an NBA All-Star took part in that year's NBA Slam Dunk Contest was Victor Oladipo in 2018. Could that change in 2024?

Report: Lakers' D'Angelo Russell drawing trade interest from several teams

It's hard to think of another player who's scripted a quicker turnaround this season than Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell.

Patrick Mahomes: 'If I played basketball, I'd be just like Steph Curry'

Mahomes discussed who he would be if he played basketball instead of football.

Klay Thompson addresses being benched in crunch time of Warriors win

For Klay Thomspon, the sobering reality that he's no longer one of the elite players in the league is starting to set in.

Clippers' P.J. Tucker 'actively trying' to get traded

P.J. Tucker has not suited up for the Clippers since the Nov. 28 game against the Denver Nuggets.

Report: Pistons eyeing Sixers' Tobias Harris

Sixers forward Tobias Harris is in the middle of his best statistical season since 2021-22, and appears to have caught the attention of at least one Eastern Conference rival.

Bucks smoked in fourth quarter by Jazz, drop to 1-3 under Rivers

At this point, the oddsmakers in Las Vegas might be too generous to the Milwaukee Bucks in giving them the third-best odds to capture the NBA Championship in June. 

LeBron James applies trade-deadline pressure on Lakers brass as possible free agency looms

As was the case before last year's trade deadline, the all-time great is applying pressure on Lakers brass to improve the team's roster. And the fact that this summer provides James with his first chance to become a free agent since 2019 gives his position more power.

LeBron James blasts media members for questioning Joel Embiid's injury status

LeBron James seemingly woke up and chose violence on this Friday morning.

Former Warriors star feels franchise shouldn't have paid Andrew Wiggins

There's growing doubt over Wiggins' future in Golden State.

Warriors' Draymond Green latest to call out NBA's 65-game rule

The NBA's new 65-game rule -- which endangers players from missing out on regular season awards and contractual bonuses -- has proven to be a polarizing debate among the NBA community.

Report: Warriors won't trade Klay Thompson, Draymond Green

It appears Golden State's famed Big 3 of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green -- the winningest trio in NBA Finals history -- won’t be splitting up just yet.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers faces severe backlash after loss to Portland

The Bucks are now 0-2 since Rivers took over as head coach.