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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Tex Winter to be Inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

According to the Chicago Tribune former Lakers' assistant coach and architect of the triangle offense Tex Winter will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Winter's offense helped Phil Jackson win eleven championships and has him on the…

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Lakers Overcome Large Early Deficit; Win Big in Utah

The Los Angeles Lakers entered tonight's game with the Utah Jazz on a tear. The Lakers have been the hottest team in the NBA since the All-Star break, and last night's convincing win over the Dallas Mavericks proved that they…

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VIDEO: Lakers and Mavericks Game Gets Physical

Last night's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks began with playoff positioning on the line, and ended with several players being ejected. The physical altercation began when Dallas PG Jason Terry shoved Steve Blake to the…

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Ron Artest Named Finalist for NBA Citizenship Award

According to Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register, Ron Artest has been named a finalist for the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. Artest received the nod after his extensive work raising mental health awareness following his post-game interviews following…

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Potential Playoff Preview: Lakers vs. Mavericks

Written by: Lena Adebowale Let's cut to the chase, the Dallas Mavericks haven't experienced much success in the playoffs.  If we take a look back at the 90's, the Mavericks did not make one single playoff appearance.  At the beginning…

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Derrick Caracter Assigned to D-League’s ‘Jam’

Rookie forward Derrick Caracter has almost completed his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the former UTEP player will be making an appearance in the NBA Developmental League after being reassigned to the Bakersfield Jam. The news came…

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Lakers Nation March Madness Bracket Update: Final Four

With just four teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament it's time to take another look at the Lakers Nation Bracket Challenge. This season's tournament has been crazier than usual, and for the first time since the tournament began there are…

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Lakers Fight Complacency; Beat Hornets to Extend Streak

The Lakers welcomed the New Orleans Hornets to the Staples Center for a Sunday night match-up between two teams looking to improve their positioning in the Western Conference standings. Entering the game the Lakers were 14-1 since the All-Star break…

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Dwight Howard Reminisces About Being Dunked on by Kobe

Many people remember Dwight Howard's rookie season in the NBA. One person who does remember it is Kobe Bryant, who made an unflattering poster out of Howard in one of the biggest dunks of his career. Howard takes a few…

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Hallway Rivalry Renewed; Lakers ‘Host’ Clippers

The Lakers have been the hottest team in the Western Conference since the All-Star break, and will be looking to remain that way tonight against their in-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers are coming off one of their…

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