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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

Kevin Durant reaches 28,000 points in fewer games than LeBron James

Durant joined some elite company with his entry into the 28,000-point club.

Report: Dejounte Murray to Lakers trade 'unrealistic'

The Los Angeles Lakers have been earmarked as one of the suitors for Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Dejounte Murray, but it sounds like a swap is unlikely to happen at this point.

Kyle Lowry reportedly could reunite with title-winning coach if bought out by Hornets

The 37-year-old Lowry is not expected to suit up for the 10-33 Hornets, a team that’s committed to its young core.

Luka Doncic comments on scoring 73 on fourth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death

The late Kobe Bryant had a huge impact on today’s NBA players, two of whom had monster-scoring nights on the fourth anniversary of his death.

Miles Bridges drawing trade interest from Western Conference contender

It appears Suns GM James Jones has a few more moves up his sleeve to shore up the roster.

Stephen Curry comments on his first All-Star starter snub since 2014

The last time a healthy Stephen Curry didn't start in an All-Star Game, Barack Obama was POTUS, Kevin Durant was still a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder and TikTok didn’t exist.

Giannis Antetokounmpo surprised by Adrian Griffin’s firing, denies involvement

Addressing reporters after Milwaukee's 126-116 win over the Cavaliers Wednesday night, Antetokounmpo spoke in length about Griffin’s firing.

Kevin Durant hilariously trolls Mavericks' Grant Williams after altercation

It became increasingly evident Wednesday night that neither the Suns players nor the fans have gotten over their upset loss to the Mavs in the 2021-22 playoffs.

Report: Lakers preparing summer trade package for All-Star guards

The LeBron James-led team is looking to make a big splash this summer by packaging several first-rounders for either Donovan Mitchell or Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

Bucks reportedly pursuing Alex Caruso to bolster perimeter defense

The Eastern Conference contenders are reportedly not done wheeling and dealing.

Why Coco Gauff is primed to reach the Australian Open Finals and win her second major

American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff enters Thursday’s Australian Open semi-final against World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka as the betting underdog. Still, if history is any indicator, there’s ample reason to feel optimistic about Gauff defying the odds and winning her second major.

Draymond Green weighs in on Kevin Durant, GOAT conversation

Kevin Durant made headlines this past week by suggesting that he belongs in the NBA's GOAT conversation.

NBA legend takes serious issue with Bucks firing Adrian Griffin

At the time of Griffin’s firing, the Bucks were tied for the second-best record in the league.

Michael Wilbon ponders if Caitlin Clark should take her talents to WNBA

Should Caitlin Clark – the face of college women’s basketball – declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft or return to Iowa for another season? 

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.