Nick Barbarino

Nick is currently a Lakers Nation intern and a sophomore at USC. From the Los Angeles Area, Nick grew up an avid Lakers and Trojan fan. He has written for the Daily Trojan, covering a variety of Trojan athletics. Nick is glad to share his passion for the purple and gold with the fellow Lakers Supporters! Follow Nick on twitter: @nsbarbarino
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Lakers History: Kobe Bryant’s NBA Injuries Over The Years

(Originally published on March 13, 2014) The Lakers officially announced on Wednesday that Kobe Bryant will be out for the rest of this season due to a knee fracture. With Bryant preparing for the 2014-15 season, he has played through…

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Lakers History: Kobe Bryant 2008 MVP Highlights

(Originally published May 8, 2014) With Kevin Durant recently being named NBA MVP of the regular season, we look back at one Laker's incredible MVP season of his own. After years of being a serious candidate for Most Valuable Player,…

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: The Latest On Summer League

After entering Summer League with high expectations, the Lakers have failed to live up to the hype...

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: L.A., George Hill Have Mutual Interest

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to agree to a contract with any player in free agency so far, but they may be close...

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: L.A. Drafts Lonzo Ball With Second Pick

A new era in Los Angeles is officially here. On Tuesday, the Lakers made Lonzo Ball's dream come true when they made him the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Overall it was a busy night for the…

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: All The Latest On Paul George

On Sunday, in the middle of everyone enjoying their Father's Day, The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bombshell...

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: L.A. Favoring Josh Jackson Over Lonzo Ball?

With less than two weeks to go to the NBA draft, rumors are swirling around the who the Lakers will select with the No. 2 pick...

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: Could LeBron James Come To LA In 2018?

On Thursday morning, The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor dropped a bombshell, claiming that LeBron James could look to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers when he becomes a free agent in 2018...

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: Numerous Questions Surrounding No. 2 Pick

With the NBA draft just over 2 weeks away, rumors are swirling on who the Lakers will select with their No. 2 pick...

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Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: L.A. Considering Four Players For Potential Draft Pick

In less than a week's time the Lakers will know the fate of their 2017 and 2019 first round draft picks. If they land in the top three this year, the Lakers will keep both picks. Fall outside and the…

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