Mike Battaglino

Mike is a veteran journalist who has covered the NBA for almost three decades. One of his favorite sports memories is the Cavaliers-Nets playoff series from 1993.
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Rudy Gobert echoes Jarrett Allen’s mindset on contesting dunk attempts

No matter how great a defensive player one might be, a highlight-reel

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Paul Pierce: LeBron James should consider being traded back to Cavs for Donovan Mitchell

LeBron James’ future may be somewhat in flux, and Paul Pierce said

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Bill Simmons on 18-2 run Cavs had earlier this season: ‘Whatever that was, that wasn’t real’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are staggering toward the playoffs, so much so that

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Chandler Parsons doesn’t like Cavs’ chances in potential 1st-round playoff series vs. Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be headed toward a first-round series against the

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Dan Gilbert is sure Donovan Mitchell will re-sign with Cavs: ‘He loves the situation in Cleveland’

Momentum seems to be growing that Donovan Mitchell will elect to stay

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Max Strus calls out entire Cavs team after ugly loss to Hornets

Max Strus definitely did not mince words after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ discouraging

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Georges Niang assures Cavs won’t get punked again in playoffs: ‘Someone is gonna get put on their a–‘

George Niang wasn’t around for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ playoff disappointment last season,

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Georges Niang shouted strong Donovan Mitchell message in Cavs locker room after star’s return

After watching Donovan Mitchell return from injury and help the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Kevin Garnett stands up for Dean Wade after Paul Pierce tells Cavs forward to change his name

Dean Wade recently had a breakout performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading

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Report: Member of 2021-22 Cavs signs deal in Puerto Rico

Former Cleveland Cavaliers player Brandon Goodwin reportedly has signed to continue his

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