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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Kobe Bryant Examiner Feature

LN: How long have you been a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers? KE: Ever since the Showtime days. The first memory I have of watching the Lakers play was back when I was about nine or so (about 1990) and my…

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Lakers Can’t Trade Away Their Biggest Advantage – Size

With all the trade rumors swirling around this morning concerning the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, one problem is yet to be discussed - defense. While a trade for Carmelo Anthony looks great on paper, it doesn't solve the biggest…

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Lakers Feature Balanced Offensive Attack; Defeat Grizzlies in Memphis

The Lakers made their second stop on their long road trip tonight in Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. This was the third meeting between the two teams this season, and they had split the previous two. With the Boston…

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McDyess Beats Buzzer; Spurs Shock Lakers

Post-Game Chat with Lakers Nation The Lakers were hosting the San Antonio Spurs tonight in a battle between the two best teams in the Western Conference. The Lakers entered the game with a record of 34-15 while the Spurs were…

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Kobe Makes First Appearance On Conan (VIDEO)

Last night Kobe Bryant made his first appearance on Conan O'Brien's new talk show on TBS. Bryant discussed NBA championships, Phil Jackson's motivation methods, 3D sneakers, his new film 'The Black Mamba,' and even took a quick shot at Shaquille…

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Andrew Bynum to Play Thursday Night Against Spurs

According to sources close to Andrew Bynum and the Lakers the young center will play tonight against the top team in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs. Bynum, who missed 24 games at the beginning of the season, missed…

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Ron Artest Denies Trade Request Rumors

According to a rumor yesterday from Marc Stein, Ron Artest had claimed he wanted to be traded from Los Angeles. However, after he was asked multiple times yesterday about those rumors Artest denied ever stating his desire to be traded.…

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Kobe Bryant to Appear on Conan Tonight

Tonight on Conan you will see a familiar face, as Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant stops by to visit. Bryant will be making his first appearance on O'Brien's new talk show, which airs at 11:00 PM on TBS. The last time…

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Ron Artest Hopes to be Traded From Lakers

According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Lakers' starting forward Ron Artest hopes to be traded from the team that helped him win his first NBA championship just eight months ago. After increasing turmoil in the Lakers locker room and front office,…

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The Black Mamba or the Black Hole – Did Kobe Hurt the Lakers vs. Boston?

Written by: Steve Buerge When you have a superstar at the level of Kobe Bryant, inevitably his performance has a huge impact on most games.   He can be the dominant force willing the Lakers to a victory or he…

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