Mike Battaglino

Mike is a veteran journalist who has covered the NBA for almost three decades. His introduction to the business included the legendary Heat-Knicks rivalry from the 1990s.
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Report: Erik Spoelstra could be worth $20 million a year on the open market

The going rate for an NBA head coach continues to go up,

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Jimmy Butler rebukes huge misconception about Nikola Jokic

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic are the marquee players in the NBA

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Jimmy Butler’s supremely confident message with Miami Heat being down 0-1 to Denver Nuggets

Jimmy Butler remains completely confident that the Miami Heat are on their

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Report: Caleb Martin misses Miami Heat practice before Game 2 vs. Denver Nuggets

Caleb Martin will not practice with the Miami Heat on Saturday leading

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Veteran scout says Jimmy Butler’s 2023 playoff run has taken him from top 20 to top 10 of NBA

Jimmy Butler’s status among the NBA’s best players has grown substantially during

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NBA scout, coach and executive all have Denver Nuggets beating Miami Heat in 6 games

The Miami Heat have answered every challenge in the NBA Playoffs so

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Report: Robert Williams played through stomach virus, threw up during Game 7 vs. Miami Heat

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams reportedly was throwing up during the loss

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Jeff Van Gundy calls Erik Spoelstra the best coach in Miami Heat history

Erik Spoelstra is the best head coach in Miami Heat history, at

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