Mike Battaglino

Mike is a veteran journalist who has covered the NBA for almost three decades. He remembers the birth of "Showtime" and has always admired the star power the Lakers have brought to the game.
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Report: Tyger Campbell among Lakers’ Tuesday workout group

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly held their latest round of NBA draft

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LeBron James sends message to haters as he enters pivotal offseason

LeBron James again raised the idea of an NBA that doesn’t include

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LeBron James’ former teammate: ‘There’s no way in hell that LeBron’s leaving without a farewell tour’

Add Kendrick Perkins to the growing chorus of pundits who don’t believe

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Scottie Pippen says LeBron James is the greatest statistical player to ever play, while Michael Jordan was ‘horrible’

Scottie Pippen praised LeBron James as the greatest statistical player ever while

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NBA admits to error that would’ve taken away Nuggets game-winner against Lakers in Game 4

As if being swept out of the Western Conference Finals wasn’t bad

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Report: Lakers to work out multiple prospects on Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers have quickly turned their attention to the 2023

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Report: Lakers expected to match contract offers for both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to match any contract offers received

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Darvin Ham speaks out on D’Angelo Russell getting potentially benched

D’Angelo Russell potentially being benched was addressed by Los Angeles Lakers coach

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