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: Lakers ‘trending toward’ bringing back D’Angelo Russell, could sign him to 2-year, $40 million deal

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly are heading toward keeping D’Angelo Russell in

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Report: Houston Rockets interested in Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers are certainly expecting competition in their efforts to

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ESPN projects Bronny James as 1st-round pick to Atlanta Hawks in 2024 NBA mock draft

Bronny James is headed to the Atlanta Hawks, at least according to

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Report: Lakers have been linked to Myles Turner, Buddy Hield, Dorian Finney-Smith and others

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have been linked to multiple veteran players

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Dwyane Wade explains why LeBron James with Lakers isn’t comparable to Michael Jordan with Wizards

LeBron James has been compared to Michael Jordan seemingly forever, but Dwyane

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Report: Lakers aren’t poised to go ‘big-game hunting’ this offseason

This NBA offseason is expected to be one of the most newsworthy

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Dwyane Wade says LeBron James’ foot injury was huge blessing in disguise for Lakers

LeBron James played last season with an injury that could require offseason

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Western Conference general manager labels Donte DiVincenzo as possible Lakers target

The Los Angeles Lakers could take their rivalry with the Golden State

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Rui Hachimura addresses his future with Lakers, reveals what he’s looking for in free agency

Rui Hachimura is an important piece of the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason

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