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 addresses Zach LaVine-to-Lakers rumors head-on

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been rumored as a possible trade

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Lakers among betting favorites to acquire Draymond Green

Draymond Green is currently serving an indefinite suspension levied by the NBA,

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Latest Gabe Vincent news indicates Lakers could be fully healthy next week

Coming off their championship victory in the first NBA in-Season Tournament, the

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Austin Reaves says Lakers youngsters were begging to win In-Season Tournament due to cash prize

The Los Angeles Lakers likely had many motivations for winning the first

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Former Lakers champion says LeBron James already deserves a statue in L.A.

LeBron James continues to add to his incredible legacy as he storms

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Former NBA journeyman says Kobe Bryant was tougher to guard than LeBron James

Trevor Ariza developed a reputation as a good defensive player during a

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76ers big man makes wild accusation regarding Anthony Davis ahead of matchup vs. Lakers

Anthony Davis has taken more than his fair share of criticism during

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Ric Flair says he wants to strangle ESPN analyst for his criticism of LeBron James

LeBron James’ strong start to the 2023-24 NBA season at the age

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