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Rohan Nadkarni

Rohan Nadkarni covers the NBA for SI.com. The Mumbai native and resident fashion critic has written for GQ.com, Miami Herald and Deadspin.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts to his missed shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Feb. 23, 2024.
NBA

Karl-Anthony Towns’s Injury Is a Serious Problem for the Timberwolves

By Rohan Nadkarni
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) takes a shot between Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) and guard Patrick Beverley (21) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 4, 2024.
NBA

The Bucks’ Defense Is Becoming a Championship-Caliber One

By Rohan Nadkarni
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Nikola Jokić on Top, Jayson Tatum Enters the Ballot

By Rohan Nadkarni
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 25, 2024.
NBA

The Cavaliers Deserve to Be on Your Radar

By Rohan Nadkarni
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Nikola Jokić No. 1 After All-Star Break

By Rohan Nadkarni
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Jan. 27, 2024.
NBA

Five Questions for Final Stretch of the NBA Regular Season

By Rohan Nadkarni
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is pressured by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Feb. 12, 2024.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Nikola Jokić Remains on Top

By Rohan Nadkarni
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Feb. 3, 2024.
NBA

Cavaliers? Heat? Where LeBron James Could Play Next Season

By Rohan Nadkarni
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard moves the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the second half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 12, 2024.
NBA

NBA Finals Contender Rankings After the Trade Deadline

By Rohan Nadkarni
Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanović grabs the rebound in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Jan. 17, 2024
NBA

NBA Trade Grades: Knicks Bolster Rotation With Bojan Bogdanović

By Rohan Nadkarni
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, on Jan 13, 2024.
NBA

Four Unlikely NBA Trade Deadline Moves Teams Should Consider

By Rohan Nadkarni
Jokić shot 66.5% from the field in January.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Nikola Jokić in Pole Position for Third Trophy

By Rohan Nadkarni
Butler and the Heat are in a precarious position ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
NBA

The Heat Can’t Culture Their Way Out of This One

By Rohan Nadkarni
Embiid scored 70 points this week to strengthen his case for MVP.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Joel Embiid Emboldens His Case For a Second Trophy

By Rohan Nadkarni
Terry Rozier with the Charlotte Hornets
NBA

NBA Trade Grades: Heat Swap Kyle Lowry for Terry Rozier

By Rohan Nadkarni
Siakam will join the Pacers, who have had a solid first half of the season and are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
NBA

NBA Trade Grades: Pacers Swing Big on Pascal Siakam

By Rohan Nadkarni
Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokić
NBA

Joel Embiid Shows MVP Form in Win Over Nikola Jokić

By Rohan Nadkarni
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA

The Warriors Need a Major Overhaul

By Rohan Nadkarni
Jokić finally grabs the top spot in the NBA MVP rankings.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Nikola Jokić Takes the Top Spot

By Rohan Nadkarni
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam dribbles against the Los Angeles Lakers
NBA

Top Five Landing Spots for Pascal Siakam

By Rohan Nadkarni
Leonard's contract extension will bring clarity for the Clippers and their other star players' futures.
NBA

Kawhi Leonard’s Extension With the Clippers Is a Win-Win

By Rohan Nadkarni
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant holds his hands up after a play against the Lakers.
NBA

Without Ja Morant, the Grizzlies’ Season Is Over. But There’s Still a Silver Lining.

By Rohan Nadkarni
76ers’ Joel Embiid drives to the basket vs. Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Joel Embiid Keeps Hold on Top Spot

By Rohan Nadkarni
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić jostles for position in the post against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
NBA

23 for ’23: Nikola Jokić Is One of a Kind

By Rohan Nadkarni
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant
NBA

Suns’ Superteam Experiment Has Become Self-Inflicted Failure

By Rohan Nadkarni
Nikola Jokic holds the basketball in two hands while Kevon Looney puts his arms out to defend
NBA

The Nuggets Are Still the Scariest Closers in the NBA With Nikola Jokić

By Rohan Nadkarni
Jalen Brunson looks up toward the basket as he dribbles with one hand and is guarded by a Bucks player
NBA

Knicks Earn Much-Needed Win Over Bucks to Tip Off Christmas

By Rohan Nadkarni
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid celebrates with fans
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Joel Embiid’s Dominance Is Astounding

By Rohan Nadkarni
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and guard James Harden talk on the court during their game against the Pelicans.
NBA

The Clippers Finally Got a Grip—and Are a Real Threat in the West

By Rohan Nadkarni
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
NBA

It Might Be Too Late for the Grizzlies, Even With Ja Morant

By Rohan Nadkarni
A split image of Denver Nuggets player Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia 76ers player Joel Embiid.
NBA

NBA MVP Rankings: Embiid, Jokić Battle It Out Once Again

By Rohan Nadkarni
Bradley Beal defends a player with the ball as Devin Booker and Kevin Durant prepare to crash next to him
NBA

The Suns’ Big Three Is a Work in Progress After Debut

By Rohan Nadkarni
Warriors guard Stephen Curry congratulates forward Draymond Green during a game.
NBA

The Warriors Can’t Let Draymond Green’s Antics Derail Stephen Curry’s Brilliance

By Rohan Nadkarni
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić drives past Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic.
NBA

Nikola Jokić’s Ejection Is a Cause for Concern

By Rohan Nadkarni
Zion Williamson playing for the Pelicans.
NBA

The Heat Is Turning Up on Zion Williamson

By Rohan Nadkarni
LeBron James and Anthony Davis after winning the NBA Cup.
NBA

Anthony Davis and the Lakers Bullied the Pacers Out of the In-Season Tournament

By Rohan Nadkarni
Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates hitting a three-pointer during a game against the Pelicans.
NBA

Five Key Takeaways From the In-Season Tournament Semifinals

By Rohan Nadkarni
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NBA

Suns Need to Solve Their LeBron James Problem

By Rohan Nadkarni
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Made the NBA In-Season Tournament Worth It

By Rohan Nadkarni
Lebron James guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA

Ranking the Best Potential Matchups for the In-Season Tournament Championship

By Rohan Nadkarni
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson celebrates after scoring
NBA

Klay Thompson’s Slump Could Be Ending

By Rohan Nadkarni
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu.
NBA

NBA’s In-Season Tournament: Point Differential Brings the Drama

By Rohan Nadkarni
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama backs down Nuggets’ DeAndre Jordan.
NBA

Spurs Need to Make Victor Wembanyama’s Life Easier

By Rohan Nadkarni
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday.
NBA

The Bucks Have Supercharged the Celtics More Than Themselves

By Rohan Nadkarni
Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson shoots against Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso
NBA

The Heat's Duncan Robinson Renaissance Is in Full Swing

By Rohan Nadkarni
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NBA

The Pistons Are the Saddest Watch in the NBA

By Rohan Nadkarni
Warriors’ Klay Thompson sits on the floor.
NBA

Warriors’ Season Is Quickly Going Off the Rails

By Rohan Nadkarni
Clippers guard Russell Westbrook
NBA

Clippers’ Crunch-Time Benching of Russell Westbrook Bears Watching

By Rohan Nadkarni
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NBA

Here’s the Trade the Lakers Should Make With the Bulls

By Rohan Nadkarni
LA Clippers guard James Harden shrugs while teammate Paul George stands next to him in a game vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA

The Clippers Need to Get a Grip

By Rohan Nadkarni
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