Michael Wagaman is a freelance sports reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area and California.

Michael began writing for NBC Sports Bay Area in 2023, covering the Golden State Warriors. Since then, his work has expanded to the San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, San Francisco 49ers, Sacramento Kings and Athletics.

Michael has been covering professional sports in the Bay Area since 1996. He has worked for the Associated Press for several years and has also written for ESPN, USA Today and multiple other publications.