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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Patrick Beverley calls out Lakers for blaming him and Russell Westbrook after they left

Patrick Beverley seems to be calling out the Los Angeles Lakers for

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Rich Paul kills speculation about LeBron James’ Lakers future

The agent for LeBron James reportedly has quickly shot down any idea

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Former NBA wing urges Kyle Lowry to avoid Lakers: ‘They are trying to make you the fall guy’

Kyle Lowry reportedly may be of interest to the Los Angeles Lakers,

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Alex Caruso admits he sometimes thinks about ‘what could’ve been’ with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Lakers

Alex Caruso recently admitted he sometimes wonders about what would have happened

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Report: Kyle Lowry becomes latest point guard linked to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly may have interest in veteran Kyle Lowry.

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Report: Lakers aiming to upgrade point guard position filled by D’Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly remain interested in upgrading from D’Angelo Russell

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Report: Odds of Lakers keeping D’Angelo Russell have increased due to recent play

The odds of the Los Angeles Lakers keeping D’Angelo Russell rather than

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LeBron James nearly brought to tears on Saturday after what his mom told him

LeBron James said he was nearly brought to tears by a comment

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Gilbert Arenas on Bronny James: ‘He has the Bugatti engine, but he wants to drive the speed limit’

Bronny James’ NBA future is yet to be determined, but former player

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