JJ Baccari

J.J. earned his degree in Sports Media from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2014. He played baseball collegiately for four years and is now interning with Lakers Nation and Sports City. J.J. is a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers and USC Trojans fan and a currently suffering Los Angeles Angels fan.
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Lakers News: Steve Nash Says Meeting With Dwight Was Productive

The Dwight Howard free agency meetings have now come to an end, and now we have to wait and see what Dwight decides. After Dwight met with the Dallas Mavericks pitch team Tuesday at 10 a.m., he took a short…

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Kobe Finds A New Motivation To Continue Pursuit Of Sixth Ring

When Kobe ruptured his Achilles on that horrible April 12th night, Laker fans across the world went into extreme panic thinking that that night would be the last time they would watch Kobe play the game that he loves. But…

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Lakers Rumors: Warriors to Offer Sign-And-Trade For Dwight Howard

The Golden State Warriors have made their latest attempt to receive the services of All-Star center Dwight Howard. It seems as though the Warriors do not feel confident enough to sign Howard outright so they have prepared a sign-and-trade offer to…

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Lakers News: Draft Pick Ryan Kelly Recovering From Foot Surgery

With the their only pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Lakers selected Duke power forward Ryan Kelly with the 48th overall pick. Certainly this was a not a player that Laker fans saw them drafting especially with the talent…

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Why Dwight Howard Is Leaning Toward Leaving For Houston Or Dallas

After just one day of the new "Stay Dwight" banners being posted all around Los Angeles, the Dwight Howard saga takes a turn that leaves Laker fans with their arms in the air. According to Chris Broussard, Dwight Howard is…

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Lakers News: Team Makes Qualifying Offer To Center Robert Sacre

The Lakers have made a qualifying offer to last year's second round draft pick center Robert Sacre. Sacre was the 60th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. ----Want to show off your Kobe love? Check out this VINO t-shirt!----…

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James Worthy And Bill Walton Do Scavenger Hunt On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Lakers great and James Worthy and Bill Walton competed in a scavenger hunt on Jimmy Kimmel Live through a Skype interview. Mark Medina found the hilarious YouTube clip that provided many laughs. http://youtu.be/Cfvkjo76UoM Worthy competed from his house in Bel…

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Lakers News: Kobe Is Up And Walking Without The Boot

Kobe Bryant has been spending his off-season recovering from his torn left Achilles tendon. What seems to be a long process has now begun to show improvements, and Kobe has taken his first steps without his walking boot less than…

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Lakers Nation Reacts: Who Is More Annoying Now, Clippers or Celtics

Earlier this week, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers were involved in exhausting trade talks. What would have been a blockbuster deal between the two teams suddenly came to a stunning halt. The trade would have sent Celtics head…

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Lakers News: Team Hires Larry Lewis As Player Development Coach

The Lakers have made their first acquisition this offseason, but it is not a player. They have hired Larry Lewis as their new player development coach. -----Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN gear and show off…

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