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 Media Day: Patrick Beverley Doesn’t Think L.A. Had ‘Will Factor’ In 2021-22

The Los Angeles Lakers’ goal for the summer was to revitalize the lethargic defense that cost them dearly last season…

Lakers Media Day: Anthony Davis Says Offseason Routine Wasn’t Different From Previous Summers

Anthony Davis will be under heavy scrutiny in 2022-23 after two disappointing seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers…

Lakers Media Day: Russell Westbrook Promises To Give His Best Regardless Of Whether L.A. Wanted To Trade Him

After a tumultuous summer, Russell Westbrook still donned purple and gold when the Los Angeles Lakers gathered for Media Day…

Sasha Vujacic Talks Relationship With Kobe Bryant & Lakers Fans

The Kobe Bryant-led Core Four propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to back-to-back championships in the late 2010s…
Lakers News: Lebron James Explains Mindset When Facing Sub-.500 Teams

Lakers News: Troy Brown Jr. Reveals First Impression Playing Against Favorite Player LeBron James

LeBron James is entering Year 20 in the NBA, but his time with the Los Angeles Lakers has given little evidence…

Five Things To Watch For During Lakers Media Day: Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, Kendrick Nunn & More

Los Angeles Lakers basketball is finally returning with training camp and Media Day interviews scheduled for this upcoming…

Lakers News: Hawks’ Dejounte Murray Shows Appreciation For LeBron James’ Mentorship

LeBron James’ win-now mentality helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA championship again in 2020…

Lakers News: Former Patriots Star Julian Edelman Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Offseason Visit In 2018

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant truly embodied the franchise’s rivalry with the Boston Celtics…

Lakers News: Patrick Beverley Shares His Favorite Kobe Bryant Moment

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired a gritty, hard-working veteran in Patrick Beverley — a player who would very likely…

Lakers News: Patrick Beverley Compares Himself To Tony Allen, Believing Timberwolves Will Struggle Without Him

Patrick Beverley unexpectedly joined the Los Angeles Lakers last month in what will likely remain the team’s only trade…