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: Dillon Brooks met with Lakers, had interest from Bucks and Mavericks before joining Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has been a resounding success by almost

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NBA insider provides update on Christian Wood-to-Lakers buzz

The Los Angeles Lakers could have an avenue to add a big

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Paul Pierce says players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant should be in Hall of Fame right now

Paul Pierce is looking at the upcoming Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of

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Assistant GM says LeBron James didn’t get as much hype as Victor Wembanyama coming into NBA

Victor Wembanyama is entering the NBA with a level of expectation perhaps

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Brian Windhorst’s latest comments will reignite rumors of possible LeBron James-Kyrie Irving reunion

Kyrie Irving signing a three-year contract to stay with the Dallas Mavericks

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Zion Williamson explains how he’s drawing inspiration from LeBron James in order to stay healthy

Zion Williamson is using the ageless LeBron James as an example for

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Western Conference executive says Lakers are ‘reluctant’ to give Anthony Davis contract extension

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly are “reluctant” to give Anthony Davis a

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Nick Young savagely roasts Austin Reaves and rest of Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA World Cup

Nick Young had some extremely harsh words for the USA Basketball team

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