Nick Barbarino

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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
Game Recap: Lakers Drop Second Straight At Home Against Bulls

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Bulls Are Reportedly Shopping Jimmy Butler

It’s not every day that a superstar becomes available in the NBA, especially via trade. The last superstar to switch teams midseason happened when the New York Knicks gutted their team to acquire Carmelo Anthony in 2011…
Luke Walton’s Insistence On Keeping Second Unit Together Is Negatively Affecting Lakers

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Lakers Not Expected To Make Move At Deadline?

Despite a strong start to the season, the Lakers looks like they will miss out on the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year…
Nba News: Pistons Acquire Donatas Motiejunas, Marcus Thornton From Rockets

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: L.A. To Sign Donatas Motiejunas?

To say the Lakers have lost their early season magic would be an understatement. After starting the season 10-10, the Lakers have lost 14 of their next 16 games…
Lakers Nation Podcast: Breaking Down Lakers’ Big Win Over Denver Nuggets

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Larry Nance Jr. Out Four Weeks

Despite getting a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas Day, the Lakers’ night wasn’t all filled with joy…
Larry Nance Jr: Lakers Don’t Want To Be In Lottery For ‘foreseeable Future’

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Should The Lakers Trade For A Superstar?

With another losing season on the horizon, the Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough spot. They’ve missed the playoffs the past three years and are in serious danger of losing their top 3 protected pick this season…
Lakers News And Rumors Recap: D’angelo Russell’s Status Vs. Thunder Remains Uncertain

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: D’Angelo Russell To Return Tuesday?

After sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ close loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday, D’Angelo Russell is on track to play in Tuesday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets…
How The New Collective Bargaining Agreement Could Impact The Lakers

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: The New CBA And How It Affects The Team

The NBA and the NBA Players Association reached a tentative new collective bargaining agreement earlier this week…
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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: What Does The Future Hold For DeMarcus Cousins?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a funk. After Monday night’s second half collapse to the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers have now lost seven consecutive games and sit seven games under .500…
Lakers Teammates Calling Nick Young ‘bruce Bowen’ In Practice For His Defense

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Nick Young Nearing Return From Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost four in a row and have been ravaged by injuries. D’Angelo Russell, Nick Young, Larry Nance Jr., Tarik Black, and Jose Calderon have all missed significant time during the team’s four-game losing streak…
D’angelo Russell’s Value To Lakers Has Never Been Clearer

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: D’Angelo Russell To Be Re-Evaluated Today

The injury bug just won’t leave the Los Angeles Lakers alone. Ever since Steve Nash broke his leg after running into Damian Lillard in the second game of the 2012-13 season, the Lakers have constantly been hit with injuries…