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 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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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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