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 And Rumors Recap: Injuries Piling Up For L.A.

When Nick Young couldn't put pressure on his leg and had to be carried off the floor, many feared the veteran guard had suffered a season-ending injury...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Luke Walton Hopeful Julius Randle Can Return Soon

After a 9-9 start that nobody predicted, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in the thick of the playoff hunt...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: D’Angelo Russell Out 2-3 Weeks With Knee Injury

After missing two of three games due to a sore left knee, D'Angelo Russell received platelet-rich plasma injections and will be reevaluated in two-to-three weeks...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: D’Angelo Russell’s Status Vs. Thunder Remains Uncertain

After sitting out last week's game against the San Antonio Spurs, D'Angelo Russell is apparently still suffering from knee soreness...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Nick Young To Miss Friday’s Game?

After struggling through one of the worst seasons of his career and going through a public feud with D'Angelo Russell last season, Nick Young was figured to be on his way out of Los Angeles...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Los Angeles Continues To Impress

After entering the season with low expectations, no one expected the Lakers to be where they are...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: L.A. Looks To Build Off Kings Win

The Lakers showed another step in their growth Thursday night by fighting their way back from a 19 point deficit to eventually defeat the Sacramento Kings 101-91...

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: L.A. Headed In A New Direction

After falling to 1-3, the Los Angeles Lakers have won three straight games and now sit above .500...

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Lakers Rookie Brandon Ingram Appears In New Panini Trading Cards Commercial

https://youtu.be/A6H3WchaOYk Panini Trading Cards released a new ad with Los Angeles Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram as one of the key stars. Ingram, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 draft, is one of six rookies to appear in the…

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NBA News: Fan Map Shows Los Angeles Lakers Are America’s Team

(Originally published on May 14, 2014) It should come as no surprise that the Lakers have one of the largest fan bases in America. The team has appeared in The Finals 31 times, winning 16 NBA Championships. The franchise has…

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