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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Phil Jackson Clarifies Miami ‘Crygate’ Comments

Yesterday Phil Jackson was asked his opinion on the rumors that the Miami Heat players were crying in the locker room after a recent loss, and as Jackson commonly does he responded in an opinionated manner; "This is the NBA:…

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Lakers Soar Into Atlanta; Look To Extend Winning Streak

Hawks Projected Starting Line-up: PG - Kirk Heinrich SG - Joe Johnson SF - Marvin Williams PF - Josh Smith C - Al Horford Key Reserves: Jamal Crawford, Zaza Pachulia, Josh Powell Injuries: None The Lakers (45-19) are in Atlanta…

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Shaquille O’Neal Out Indefinitely In Boston

There is no question that the Boston Celtics have faced their fair share of injuries this season, but their biggest focus now will be on C Shaquille O'Neal. Last month O'Neal was dealing with an ailing right Achilles tendon, and…

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Lakers Start Fast and Finish Strong; Blow-out Spurs in Texas

The Lakers visited the team with the best record in the NBA today, the San Antonio Spurs. The last time the teams met the Lakers lost in heart-breaking fashion, as an Antonio McDyess tip-in defeated the Lakers as time expired.…

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Western Conference Showdown: Lakers Visit San Antonio

Written by: Devin Ugland Spurs Projected Starting Line-up: PG - Tony Parker SG - Manu Ginobili SF - RIchard Jefferson PF - Tim Duncan C - DeJuan Blair Key Reserves - G George Hill, SG Gary Neal, PF Matt Bonner…

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Lakers Finally Solve The Mystery of the Bobcats; Win 92-84

The Lakers were back home tonight to take on the Charlotte Bobcats. The last time the Lakers faced the Bobcats they were blown out in Charlotte on Valentines Day, in their most lopsided loss of the season. However, one big…

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Showdown At Staples: Lakers Attempt to Declaw Bobcats

Written by: Devin Ugland The Lakers (43-19) and the Bobcats (26-34) are on opposite ends of the basketball spectrum. The Lakers, winners of five straight, are coming off of a very short but impressive two game road trip where they…

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Kobe Stirs Pot With Turkish Airlines Commercial

It seems that in today's world people are far too sensitive. There is always the fear that something may not be politically correct and could offend somebody. My personal opinion is that with nearly seven billion people on the planet…

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Pau Gasol’s Impact With Lakers Nothing But Consistent

Written by: Emily Wilson What was a valid question then seems laughable now. “Was the Gasol Trade a Good Deal for the Lakers?” asked an ESPN.com article on February 3, 2008, just days after the Lakers traded Kwame Brown, Javaris…

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Player Carousel Continues: Mike Bibby and Troy Murphy Head East

Even though the trade deadline has come and gone there is still a way for each NBA team to pick up new additions for the rest of the season. Many teams will buyout players to save roster space and money,…

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