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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Paul Pierce says LeBron James is hogging the ball too much: ‘He needs to take a step back’

Paul Pierce said it’s time for LeBron James to take a step

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Latest Anthony Davis update brings Lakers good news before Hawks game

Anthony Davis reportedly could be able to play for the Los Angeles

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Patrick Beverley says he’d take Domantas Sabonis over Anthony Davis for a single game

Patrick Beverley said he would choose Domantas Sabonis over Anthony Davis if

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Visibly frustrated D’Angelo Russell refuses to discuss Rui Hachimura’s role in 2nd half of Lakers-Kings game

D’Angelo Russell was visibly frustrated when asked to address Rui Hachimura’s limited

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NBA insider says Heat are more likely than Lakers to make conference finals

Though the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers play in opposite conferences,

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Report: LeBron has questioned if Lakers fans would ever fully embrace him

The reaction to LeBron James’ latest historic milestone may have eased doubts

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Stephen A. Smith offers LeBron James and Lakers sincere apology: ‘I have to stand down’

The latest jaw-dropping performance by Los Angeles superstar LeBron James was so

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Former NBA wing marvels over ‘unbelievable’ LeBron James performance from Lakers-Clippers game

The latest legendary performance by LeBron James is drawing reactions from all

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Shannon Sharpe warns LeBron James about Bronny support: ‘He gon’ get strays because of you’

LeBron James took to social media to defend his son Bronny’s falling

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