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: Underutilization of Max Christie was part of disconnect within Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly would like to bring back reserve Max

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Shannon Sharpe-Shaquille O’Neal feud escalates after clapback from NFL legend

Shannon Sharpe has fired back at Shaquille O’Neal in a biting back-and-forth

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Anthony Davis claims he won’t ever win DPOY: ‘The league doesn’t like me’

Anthony Davis seems to have begrudgingly come to terms with the idea

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Lakers list 6 players on injury report ahead of Game 1 vs. Nuggets

LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) and Anthony Davis (low back soreness)

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Report: Some within the Lakers want them to ‘wipe the slate clean and start over’

No one has any idea how this season will ultimately turn out

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Report: Lakers make 4 changes to Kobe Bryant’s statue outside of home arena

The statue of Kobe Bryant outside of Crypto.com Arena reportedly has been

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NBA insider thinks LeBron will opt out of Lakers deal, seek no-trade clause

LeBron James has some significant decisions to make about his future following

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