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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Rob Pelinka offers insight into how Lakers plan to go back to model from 2020 title team

Jaxson Hayes could turn out to be one of the most impactful

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Thomas Bryant shares how he wanted to stir the pot after the Nuggets swept the Lakers

Thomas Bryant recently admitted he wanted to stir the pot a little

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Report: Lakers want big man for 14th roster spot, could bring back familiar face

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just one more piece of unfinished

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Report: Lakers have big plans for Austin Reaves on offense this season

Now that Austin Reaves is on his way back to the Los

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Report: Malik Beasley drawing interest from several contenders

Malik Beasley is drawing interest from several teams as a free agent,

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Dennis Schroder shows Lakers tons of love as he leaves L.A. for Raptors

Dennis Schroder may be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, but he expressed

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Report: Lakers view Jaxson Hayes similarly to 2020 Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly view newly acquired Jaxson Hayes as similar

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Report: Kyrie Irving to meet with Lakers during free agency

Kyrie Irving reportedly is meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers as the

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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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