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

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April 24, 2025 | Houston Rockets

Alperen Sengun joins big man royalty after first two playoff games

Sengun, aptly nicknamed "Baby Jokic," is trending as the next 7-footer to make big men relevant again.

April 23, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

History suggests Lakers will reach NBA Finals

Let's connect the dots and highlight the telltale signs working in the favor of Luka Doncic, JJ Redick and Co.

April 23, 2025 | Tennis

The latest feather in tennis legend Serena Williams' cap

We now have more evidence that crowns Serena Williams as a true oddity in a male-dominating sporting world.

April 23, 2025 | NBA

NBA's midseason shakeup yielding 25-year high in ratings

The NBA is the healthiest it's been in decades when it comes to parity, and the high quality of competition is bringing in the eyeballs.

April 23, 2025 | NBA

'Most overrated' Tyrese Haliburton silences critics

In the lead-up to Tuesday's Game 2 against the Bucks, The Athletic's annual anonymous player survey revealed the Pacers star earned the unwanted distinction of being voted the "Most Overrated Player" by his peers.

April 23, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic becomes first player to achieve this playoff feat

Luka Doncic is notorious for his slow starts, but he's hit the ground running in his postseason career with the Lakers.

April 23, 2025 | Milwaukee Bucks

Staggering numbers show how teammates are failing Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a one-man wrecking crew through the first two games of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Sadly for the Bucks, his heroics haven't been enough to get them in the win column.

April 23, 2025 | NBA

NBA needs to look into 'dirty play' on Luka Doncic

Basketball fans are enjoying the physicality in the NBA playoffs. That said, there's a fine line between being physical and dirty.

April 22, 2025 | Dallas Mavericks

Nico Harrison continues to worsen public image

Since trading Luka Doncic in February, Harrison has tried to justify the controversial move with comments that many felt only heightened the Dallas fan base's contempt toward him.

April 22, 2025 | NBA

Whiny Knicks don't inspire confidence after Game 2 loss

The Pistons have dominated the Knicks in seven of the eight quarters of their first-round series thus far.

April 22, 2025 | Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard joins elite company after efficient 39-point outburst

Leonard joined elite company with his latest display of scoring volume and impressive efficiency.

April 17, 2025 | NBA

It's disrespectful to label Rockets underdogs against Warriors

The Warriors are only the second seventh seed in the last 30 years to be favored in a first-round matchup against the second seed.

April 17, 2025 | NBA

Exactly a year later, Klay Thompson enjoys sweet redemption

On April 16, 2024, Thompson shot 0-of-10 from the floor as the Warriors lost to the Kings in the play-in and failed to make the playoffs.

April 17, 2025 | NBA

Top 10 storylines entering the 2025 NBA playoffs

What are you looking forward to the most in the NBA playoffs?

April 16, 2025 | NBA

Heat failed Jimmy Butler, who just needed a 'Batman'

Butler put the Heat on his back, both literally and figuratively, through his six years with the franchise.

April 16, 2025 | Dallas Mavericks

Nico Harrison pours salt into Mavericks fan base's wounds

The fan base is still reeling from the nightmare it endured on Feb. 2 when the franchise traded away Luka Doncic.

April 16, 2025 | Golden State Warriors

Where do NBA play-in stats and records go?

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler became the first pair of teammates to combine for over 75 points, 25 free throws, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, five 3PM and four steals in the Warriors' win over the Grizzlies in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.

April 15, 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic is obvious answer to 'face of the NBA' question

Doncic, 26, checks every box the league needs in its next top star.

April 15, 2025 | Boston Celtics

Is Jayson Tatum the third greatest Celtic ever?

He has a chance to shatter every franchise record before he hangs up his jersey.

April 15, 2025 | Charlotte Hornets

LaMelo Ball's honeymoon period with Hornets is over

During his five-year NBA career, Ball hasn't been criticized for failing to guide the Hornets to the playoffs — at least not as much as other top-three picks.