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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Game Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Battle But Can’t Overcome Kings

The Lakers headed to Sacramento on Wednesday night for the second game of a back-to-back. The team was without the services of Pau Gasol (vertigo), Chris Kaman (calf), Steve Nash (ankle), and Xavier Henry (knee), all of which played in…

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Lakers Rumors: Kevin Love Wants To Be ‘Big Time In A Big City’

Kevin Love is a marquee talent in the NBA right now. Not yet 26, Love scores and rebounds with the best of the league. A player of Love's caliber only comes around every three to four years, so it is…

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Lakers Rumors: Dante Exum ‘May Be Angling’ For Lakers To Draft Him

As this long, disastrous season reaches its final stages, eyes are turning toward the upcoming off-season specifically the 2014 draft. The Lakers are expected to have a high lottery pick, currently sitting at sixth should the season end today. One…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Says Players Too Focused On Individual Stats

A night after losing to the worst team in the NBA, the Lakers were blown out of the building, courtesy of a 143-107 drubbing from the Minnesota Timberwolves. With a roster full of young players on one year contracts, it…

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Lakers History: Rush Hits 6-Threes To Send Lakers To 2004 Finals

With the Lakers set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, we take a look back to the 2004 playoffs, where the two teams met in the Conference Finals. After losing a close game 5 by two points, the…

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Lakers Rumors: Marshall Thundering Herd Reach Out To Mike D’Antoni

UPDATE (6:43 PM PT) - According to Jeff Borzello, there is mutual interest between Mike D'Antoni and Marshall University should the Lakers move in a different direction: "If he isn't with the Lakers, I believe he will be at Marshall…

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Throwback Thursday: Kobe Bryant Hits Game Winner Against Bucks

With Kobe Bryant being ruled out for the season, Laker fans can't wait long enough to see the five-time champion suit up again. Because of injuries to both his Achilles and knee, Kobe was only able to appear in six…

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VIDEO: Lakers Set Franchise Record With 51 Points In A Quarter

The Los Angeles Lakers put on an offensive clinic during the third quarter of their game against the New York Knicks. The team scored a franchise record 51 points in the quarter, including six three-pointers and one four-point play. Some…

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Game Recap: Lakers Score 51 Points In A Quarter, Run Away With Win

The Lakers finished off their home stand Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. The team welcomed back Xavier Henry and Chris Kaman, but were without the services of Pau Gasol and Steve Nash. Gasol was recovering from his illness…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Talks About Time With Lakers, Kobe

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to face the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, Metta World Peace, a former player for both franchises, went on the "Max and Marcellus Show" on ESPN radio to talk about his tenure with…

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