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 Rumors: Team ‘Secretly Interested’ In Chris Bosh

With the Lakers having a down season, fans are starting to look toward the off-season where the Lakers are expected to be big spenders. After years of being cash strapped and paying the luxury tax, the Lakers finally have the…

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Shootaround Report: Kent Bazemore Starting, Nick Young Returns

The Lakers are going for just their fourth win in the month of February when they take on the Brooklyn Nets Sunday night. Nick Young, who was the leading scorer when these teams last met in November, will be returning…

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NBA News: Nets Sign Jason Collins, Could Play Lakers On Sunday

Jason Collins had been searching for a team since coming out publicly last year. The Nets were in desperate need of a back up big after the injury to Brook Lopez and the subsequent trade of Reggie Evans in the…

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Lakers Injury Update: Kobe Bryant Still Experiencing Knee Pain

While it might be a little late, the Lakers are finally starting to get healthy. Farmar and Meeks returned on Tuesday, Pau Gasol returned on Thursday and Nick Young is looking toward a return on Sunday. Along with the return…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Hoping To Return Sunday Against Nets

UPDATE (1:04 PM): Nick Young will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. #STAYSWAG RT @mcten: Nick Young on his relatively quick return from a knee fracture: "It's a miracle. You can't keep the swag down."— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February…

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Lakers News: Kent Bazemore Grew Up ‘Idolizing’ Kobe Bryant

With the Lakers set to face the Celtics tonight at Staples Center, newly acquired guards MarShon Brooks and Kent Bazemore are set to play in their first game as a member of the purple and gold. For one player it…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Says Magic Johnson Is ‘A Fan At Heart’

Magic Johnson was one of the greatest Lakers to ever wear the purple and gold, helping the Showtime Lakers win five NBA championships. Recently, the Lakers and Magic have had a shaky relationship, with Magic voicing his displeasure with Jim…

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Lakers News: Kobe’s Extension Among Grantland’s Worst Contracts In NBA

Every season, Bill Simmons of ESPN writes his annual "Worst NBA Contracts" for his website Grantland. This year, Bill decided to list his "Top 30 Worst NBA Contracts" and one Laker found himself on the list. Fresh off a two…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Lakers, Suns To Resume Pau Gasol Trade Talks

With the NBA trade deadline less than 48 hours away, rumors and speculation are continuing to heating up. Pau Gasol has been the center of trade talk since the failed Chris Paul trade in 2011. With the Lakers enduring one…

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PHOTO: Dwight Howard Posts Picture Of Him Dunking On Kobe Bryant

When Dwight Howard left the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets in the summer, Kobe Bryant had some strong feelings toward his now former teammate. Bryant took to Twitter and unfollowed Howard immediately after his decision to leave became…

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