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: Miami Heat never had interest in James Harden

The Miami Heat were linked to almost every significant player who was

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Giannis admits some players were telling him to leave Milwaukee Bucks after 2020 loss to Miami Heat

This offseason wasn’t the first time the Miami Heat had Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Miami Heat figures gush about Jaime Jaquez Jr. after solid NBA debut vs. Detroit Pistons

The stats may not have been eye-popping, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. definitely

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NBA scout implies Josh Richardson has a reputation of being a ‘selfish’ locker room guy

Josh Richardson “might be a little selfish” according to one NBA scout,

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Report: Miami Heat didn’t feel like Bradley Beal was ‘$30M better’ than Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro's future with the Miami Heat was very much in doubt

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Report: Miami Heat sitting out numerous key players vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Miami Heat reportedly will play their next preseason game on Friday

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Report: Denver Nuggets GM views Christian Braun similarly to early version of Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler and Christian Braun got to compete against each other in

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Jimmy Butler points to one thing he wouldn’t give up for a year to win an NBA title

Jimmy Butler is the kind of player who would do absolutely anything

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