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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Lakers Ride Bynum, Defense to Win Over Orlando

The Lakers were hosting the Orlando Magic tonight in Los Angeles, and were looking to avenge an embarrassing loss from a month earlier. In that particular game Orlando C Dwight Howard caused all sorts of problems for the Lakers, but…

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Power Rankings: Lakers and Bulls Sit at Top; Heat Gain Ground

30. Sacramento Kings (Last week's ranking: 28): The Kings are losers of six consecutive games and are looking forward to seeing the season come to a merciful end. After a double digit loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday…

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Update on Kobe’s Ankle Injury: ‘Worst Sprain of My Career’

*Update - 3.14.11 LATimes* via LATimes.com - Kobe Bryant a game-time decision Monday because of injured ankle *Update - 3.13.11 with Video & Quotes from ProBasketball.com & ESPN* httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNFl8F7GJ8E via ProBasketballTalk.com - Kobe Bryant Injures Ankle, May Not Play Monday…

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Lakers Withstand Late Surge; Ride Bench to Victory

The Lakers were looking to rebound from their tough loss in Miami on Thursday against the team with the second best record in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks. Entering the game the Mavericks were only 1.5 games ahead of…

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Derek Fisher & Shannon Brown Have a ‘Minute to Win It’

Los Angeles Lakers' guards Derek Fisher and Shannon Brown will be competing on NBC's Minute to Win It in an attempt to raise money for charities of their choice. Fisher will be donating his winnings to the University of Arkansas…

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Kobe Bryant’s Late-Night Practice Session Sparks Debate

On Thursday night in Miami the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves losers for the first time since the All-Star break. They lost to a reeling Miami Heat team that had lost five consecutive games for the first time all season.…

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Western Conference Dance in Big-D; Lakers Visit Mavericks

Written by: Devin Ugland Mavs' Projected Starting Line-up: PG: Jason Kidd SG: Roddy Beaubios SF: Shawn Marion PF: Dirk Nowitzki C: Tyson Chandler Key Reserves: G Jason Terry, G J.J. Barea, C Brendan Haywood, Injuries: SF Peja Stojakovic (Back, Neck)…

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Upgrading the Pulse of the Purple & Gold

The Pulse of the Purple and Gold has changed! Many of you may have been familiar with the official podcast of Lakers Nation, but not anymore! We're doing a complete overhaul to try and get better in touch with you,…

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News and Reactions Following Lakers Loss in Miami

The Lakers lost their first game since the All-Star Break. See what Lakers Nation had to say about it: First off, here's the recap from last night's loss to Miami. Did a key missed call cost the Lakers last night?…

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Heat Overtake Lakers In 4th; End Lakers Winning Streak

The Lakers were in Miami tonight to take on the Heat in the most anticipated game since last Sunday. The teams entered the game on opposite ends of the spectrum, as the Lakers had won eight consecutive games while the…

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