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.
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Jeanie Buss Explains Why Lakers Extended Rob Pelinka’s Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers extended vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka’s contract…=

LeBron James Warns Lakers Can’t Waste Single Day As They Come Together As Team

The Los Angeles Lakers collected just one preseason win this year. The Opening Night matchup with the Golden State Warriors…
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Lakers News: Paul George & Other NBA Players Show Support For Russell Westbrook After Difficult Preseason Finish

Russell Westbrook is off to a difficult start of his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, finding himself on the bench…

Lakers News: Patrick Beverley Praises LeBron James For Being Good Teammate

Patrick Beverley almost spoke his Los Angeles Lakers trade into existence, talking about wanting to play for L.A…
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Lakers News: Pau Gasol ‘Humbled’ & ‘Excited’ For Jersey Retirement Ceremony

The Los Angeles Lakers will send another jersey up to the rafters this season, retiring Pau Gasol’s No. 16…
Anthony Davis, Lakers

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Talks About Potentially Starting 2022-23 Season At Center

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in young, athletic centers Thomas Bryant and Damian Jones this offseason…

LeBron James Not Concerned With Lakers’ Shooting Struggles & 1-4 Record In Preseason

The Los Angeles Lakers will finish the 2022 preseason with a losing record — with LeBron James and Co. currently standing…

Lakers News: Lonnie Walker IV Suffered ‘Mild’ Left Ankle Sprain In Timberwolves Loss

Lonnie Walker IV injured his ankle on a tough night for the Los Angeles Lakers, who lost the penultimate preseason game…

Lakers News: Juan Toscano-Anderson Missed Timberwolves Loss With Bruised Lower Back

Injuries piled up for the Los Angeles Lakers during last year’s preseason, foreshadowing the nightmares of the 2021-22 campaign…

Lakers Rumors: Stephen A. Smith Says Draymond Green Wants To Join L.A. If He Leaves Warriors Next Summer

Since the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have a sizable amount of money saved for the 2023 offseason…