Daniel Buerge

Daniel is the former Managing Editor of LakersNation. He has also written for SLAM, ESPN and other various publications. Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielbuergeLA
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Sources: Lamar Odom Agrees to Deal with Besiktas

According to Marc Stein of ESPN it appears that Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has agreed to a deal to play in Turkey with club team Besiktas. Stein's sources reportedly have told him that Odom will team up with…

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Top 5 Lakers Plays to be Thankful For From 2011

Since today is Thanksgiving it's time to take a look back at 2011 and some of the best plays that we're thankful for from 2011. 5. Kobe Bryant Glides Past LeBron During the NBA All-Star game last February at Staples…

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Magic Johnson to play in ‘Obama Classic’ Exhibition

After announcing last week that Derek Fisher would participate in the 'Obama Classic' exhibition game, it appears that another Lakers point guard will be suiting up for it as well. According to ESPN's Ric Bucher, former Laker Magic Johnson will…

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Matt Barnes to Have High School Jersey Retired

According to the L.A. Times Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes will have his Del Campo High School jersey retired in Sacramento on Wednesday. Barnes, who wore number 32 for his high school basketball team, also played on the Del…

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Turkish Team Besiktas Targeting Lakers’ Lamar Odom

ESPN's Marc Stein has reported that the Turkish team that was formerly interested in adding Kobe Bryant to their roster is now looking at a different member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom. Besiktas is reportedly targeting Odom after…

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Lakers Distribute Turkeys with Foothill Unity Center

The Los Angeles Lakers and East West Bank will once again be participating in their annual “A Season of Giving” by donating and distributing Thanksgiving turkeys and pies to families of the Foothill Unity Center. The event will take place…

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J.R. Smith Suffers Injury Overseas – Potential Problem Facing Other Players?

Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith suffered a potentially serious injury playing in his first game for his Chinese team, Zhejiang. Smith signed with Zhejiang when the NBA lockout was obviously going to cut into the NBA season. The injury has…

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Lakers Nation Week in Review: Nov. 13 – Nov. 19

Another week concludes with the NBA lockout still raging on. Rumors of court dates and a missed season are aplenty, and the fans are left waiting to see what happens next. Here's a look back at the biggest stories of…

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Former Laker Walt Hazzard Passes Away

Long-time member of the Los Angeles Lakers Walt Hazzard passed away Friday from natural causes at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss released the following statement concerning Hazzard. “Walt was a man of extremely high…

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Deuce Brand Contest Winners Announcement

Thanks to everybody who participated in our Deuce Brand contest for the chance to win a Los Angeles Lakers Deuce Brand watch. After the initial contest was launched we received so many entries that Deuce Brand was kind enough to…

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