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 Rumors: L.A. Now Willing To Include Two First-Round Draft Picks In Deal For Nets’ Kyrie Irving

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has gone quiet since the initial hoopla over a potential Kyrie Irving deal…
Adam Silver, NBA

NBA Rumors: Unvaccinated Players Will Remain Banned From Traveling To Canada To Play Raptors In 2022-23

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic wreaked havoc in the NBA last year, placing over 100 players under the health and safety…
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Kyle Kuzma Feels Showtime Lakers Would ‘Dominate’ Today’s NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers have put together many star-studded rosters in the franchise’s history, leading to comparisons…

Slava Medvedenko’s Lakers Championship Rings Sell For Over $250,000 To Benefit Ukraine Relief Efforts

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Slava Medvedenko has been helping the victims of the brutal war in his native Ukraine…

Breaking Down LeBron James’ Contract Extension Options With Lakers

LeBron James became contract extension eligible on Aug. 4, but he doesn’t seem in a rush to officially extend his time with…

Lakers News: Troy Brown Jr. Excited For Darvin Ham’s Vision In First Season In L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been known for their fast-paced offense since LeBron James’ arrival — and new head coach Darvin Ham…
Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers

NBA News: Shaquille O’Neal Thinks Kevin Durant Should ‘Make It Work’ With Nets

The main storyline of the offseason — Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s trade request — has kept the NBA in suspense…
Shareef O'Neal plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022 Summer League.

Lakers News: Shareef O’Neal Responds To Criticism From Robert Horry

Shareef O’Neal has been trying to prove his doubters wrong ever since declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft, which led him…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lakers, Dodgers

Lakers Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Thanks Late Vin Scully For Being Gift To His Life

The Los Angeles Lakers family joined the L.A. Dodgers in celebrating the memory of the late Vin Scully, who died at the age…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Calls On Adam Silver To Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Jersey Across NBA

Sorrow engulfed the NBA after the passing of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell at the age of 88 on Sunday…