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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Possible Trade Scenarios For Mitch Kupchak and the Lakers

After Sunday's disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics all of Lakers Nation was in upheaval. On Monday the Lakers' General Manager, Mitch Kupchak, announced that he is open to possible trades as we approach this month's trade deadline. Now, even…

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Andrew Bynum Out Tonight Against Houston Rockets

According to Lakers reporter Mike Trudell Andrew Bynum will miss tonight's game against the Houston Rockets after having an MRI revealed a bone bruise on his left knee. Head coach Phil Jackson said there is no structural damage, which is a…

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A Look Back at the Career of Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon

Even though the Lakers lost last night at the hands of the Sacramento Kings, there was a small bit of celebration for Los Angeles and their fans. Midway through the first quarter, Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant connected on a one-handed…

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Lakers Nation Fan of the Week: Blake Gockley

Since Lakers Nation is a site that is run by fans for fans we periodically like to find a member of Lakers Nation that truly represents what it means to be a Lakers' fan. This week we're proud to announce…

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World Premiere of ‘The Black Mamba’ to Arrive Next Month

Every member of Lakers Nation knows that Kobe Bryant is known as the Black Mamba, and now Nike is going to share that information with the rest of the world. Nike has announced the premiere of 'The Black Mamba,' which…

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Lamar Odom to Appear at House of Hoops on January 26th

Lakers' forward Lamar Odom will be appearing at the House of Hoops tomorrow, January 26th, from 3-4PM. The first 200 people to arrive will get an autograph from the Lakers' All-Star hopeful. In case you're looking for a reason to…

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Why Lamar Odom Deserves to Make the All-Star Team

Written by: Wade LaRoche When Lamar Odom came into the NBA in 1999, he was seen as a can’t miss prospect who would eventually be selected to multiple all star games. Unfortunately for Odom, he has had a bit of…

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Lakers Finish Off Oklahoma City in Tough Match-Up at Staples

After the Lakers had their winning streak snapped yesterday by the Los Angeles Clippers they were looking for a little revenge. However, that wasn't going to come easy as they were face to face with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The…

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The Lakers Find Recent Success by Getting Back to Basics

Written by: Josh Surdin This week the Lakers got back to what they needed to, basics. Pound the ball inside and feed the bigs. The trio of Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol put great numbers all week long,…

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For Andrew Bynum, The Future Is Now

Written by: Brian Champlin Since his return in mid-December Andrew Bynum’s production and minutes have steadily increased, his effectiveness seeming to grow game by game in direct proportion to his conditioning and touches in the post. Bynum seems comfortable nestling…

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