Damian Burchardt

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Damian Burchardt is a sports writer who has covered basketball, soccer, and many other disciplines for numerous U.K. and U.S. media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian, The Sun, The Berkshire Eagle, The Boston Globe, and The Ringer.

Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Anthony Davis Active; Troy Brown Jr. Makes Season Debut

The best chance to win a game in October comes for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers…
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks

Lakers News: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Doesn’t Like Comparisons To Kobe Bryant But Believes They Have Similar Mindset

Many current NBA stars mention the late Kobe Bryant as a source of inspiration even though they didn’t get to play…
Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers, Shaq

Lakers News: HBO Documentary About Shaquille O’Neal Titled ‘Shaq’ To Premiere On Nov. 23

The Los Angeles Lakers’ story has been the subject of three different TV series this year, most of which focused…
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Tells Russell Westbrook To Forget About Off Shooting Night Against Clippers

Russell Westbrook responded to the criticism of his defensive effort in the Los Angeles Lakers’ loss to the L.A. Clippers…

LeBron James Understands Lakers Can’t Rely On Shooting Every Night, Emphasizes Defense’s Ability To Generate Offense

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 103-97 against the L.A. Clippers after a hard-fought battle on Thursday…

Darvin Ham Proud Of Lakers’ Defense; Believes Shooting Will Improve Despite Nightmare Efficiency Against Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers lost back-to-back games to open the 2022-23 season, but head coach Darvin Ham has reasons…
Anthony Davis, Lakers

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Expects To Be Ready To Play Against Trail Blazers On Sunday Despite Injuring Back In Loss To Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers fans held their breath for a moment when Anthony Davis fell to the ground and appeared to have hurt…

Lakers Vs. Clippers Preview: Looking For First Win Of Season In Home Opener Against L.A. Rivals

The Los Angeles Lakers go against the L.A. Clippers in the first home game of the 2022-23 season, hoping to bounce back…

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Says He Nearly Shed Tear Before His NBA Head Coach Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers might have fallen to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, but it was a momentous day for…
Russell Westbrook, Lakers

Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Responds To Charles Barkley’s Assertion That He Lost Joy For Basketball

A potential Russell Westbrook trade remains one of the main storylines of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season…