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 Interested In North Carolina’s Roy Williams

After Mike D'Antoni's shocking resignation from the Los Angeles Lakers last week, the team has had no shortage of potential candidates. Despite the team being linked to the likes of Kevin Ollie, Tom Thibodeau, and Steve Kerr, general manager Mitch…

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Lakers News: Fisher, Kerr Given Best Odds By Sportsbook To Be Lakers Coach

After Mike D'Antoni's shocking resignation as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week, rumors have run rampant over who will roam the sidelines for the purple and gold next season. The Lakers are apparently looking for a…

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Flashback Friday: Robert Horry Buzzer Beater Over Sacramento Kings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n3SEJnKQKc The playoffs are currently in full swing as the first round match-ups are coming to a close. There has already been a record number of overtime games and nail-biting finishes have been the norm. In honor of the late…

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Twitter Reacts To Adam Silver’s Ruling On Donald Sterling

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Earlier today, Adam Silver had a press conference to levy punishment on the findings of the NBA's investigation against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Sterling made waves throughout the league with his…

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Lakers Rumors: Hiring Byron Scott Could Appeal To Kyrie Irving

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in flux. They have an aging superstar in Kobe Bryant and a coach who many hope will be dismissed in Mike D'Antoni. Many believe that the Lakers should move on from D'Antoni and completely…

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Magic Johnson Responds To Donald Sterling’s Alleged Comments

UPDATE (10:37 AM PST): Magic Johnson responded to Donald Sterling's alleged comments on Twitter and says he will never go to a Clippers game as long as Sterling is the owner: TMZ reported this morning that Clippers owner Donald Sterling…

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Flashback Friday: Pau Gasol’s 2010 NBA Finals Highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmE2QIasWRU With Pau Gasol's future with the Lakers uncertain at the moment, we take a look back at one of his best moments in the purple and gold. Gasol was a key component in the team that won back-to-back championships…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Stars In World Cup Commercial For Panini

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY18FzuvJpk Kobe Bryant has always been a life long soccer fan and growing up in Italy, undoubtedly had an impact on that. With the World Cup just weeks away, Bryant has upped his support for the event. Teaming up with…

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Lakers News: Rick Fox Believes Lakers Will Keep Mike D’Antoni

Although Mike D'Antoni has been through a tumultuous two years as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighted by the departure of Dwight Howard and going through the worst season in Los Angeles franchise history, he seemingly still has…

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Mitch Kupchak Says This Season Wasn’t The Most Difficult He’s Endured

Mitch Kupchak has been with the Lakers front office for over twenty years, first as an assistant GM before becoming head GM in 2000. During his tenure the Lakers have appeared in seven Finals, winning five championships. -- Lakers Nation…

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