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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Rich Paul offers cryptic response when asked whether he expects LeBron James to return next season

LeBron James’ agent is following his client’s cryptic path, refusing to confirm

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Report: Lakers plan to match $100M offer sheets on Austin Reaves

The price tag to sign restricted free agent Austin Reaves seems to

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Patrick Beverley says LeBron James won’t retire because he’s ‘chasing some s–t’

Add Patrick Beverley to the growing chorus that believes LeBron James simply

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Report: Tyger Campbell among Lakers’ Tuesday workout group

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly held their latest round of NBA draft

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LeBron James sends message to haters as he enters pivotal offseason

LeBron James again raised the idea of an NBA that doesn’t include

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LeBron James’ former teammate: ‘There’s no way in hell that LeBron’s leaving without a farewell tour’

Add Kendrick Perkins to the growing chorus of pundits who don’t believe

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Scottie Pippen says LeBron James is the greatest statistical player to ever play, while Michael Jordan was ‘horrible’

Scottie Pippen praised LeBron James as the greatest statistical player ever while

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