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 News: Mitch Kupchak Says Trade Front ‘Pretty Quiet Right Now’

The Lakers have been known for their amazing ability to consistently pull of trades involving All-Star players. From Wilt Chamberlain to Pau Gasol and most recently Dwight Howard, the Lakers seem to find a way to acquire marquee players in…

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Lakers Donating $500 Per Three-Pointer For Make-A-Wish Foundation

Every three pointer the Lakers make in their home game against the Utah Jazz on Monday night will have a little extra incentive. The Lakers have pledged to donate $500 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every three pointer made during…

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Game Recap: Lakers Battle In Fourth, But Fall Short To Bulls

The Lakers returned home Sunday afternoon after a short three game road trip to face the Chicago Bulls. The game was the first of a six game home stand for the Lakers after playing 10 of their last 12 games…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Highlights

The Lakers traveled to Minnesota on Tuesday to begin their three game road trip against the Timberwolves. The Lakers are reeling as of late, losing six straight games. Although Pau Gasol will miss the road trip, Steve Nash, Steve Blake,…

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Lakers Injury Update: Nash And Blake Expected To Play On Tuesday

http://youtu.be/tk2kbT6_zSM Injuries have plagued the Lakers for the entire season with Pau Gasol the most recent player to go down. However, good news has started to fall the Lakers way. With all three injured point guards participating in practice for…

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Lakers News: David Stern Calls Magic-Bird Rivalry A ‘Blessing’

By the time that David Stern came into power as NBA commissioner on Feb. 1, 1984, the league was in the middle of one of the greatest player rivalries of all time. From their early days in college, Magic Johnson…

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