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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Matt Barnes Expected to Miss Eight Weeks After Injuring Knee

According to the Los Angeles Times Lakers' forward Matt Barnes will miss up to eight weeks after tearing the meniscus in his right knee. Barnes will have surgery on Tuesday following the injury he sustained against the New Orleans Hornets…

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Oscar Robertson: Kobe passed him in points, but averaging a triple double for a season is a different story

Written by: Luis Alis And that is precisely one of The Big O’s most impressive achievements. Just take a moment and let it sink. Can you picture a modern player capable of averaging double-digits for scoring, rebounds and assists for…

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Kobe Reaches No. 9 on NBA All-Time Scoring List

The records continue to fall for Kobe Bryant, as he has passed another legendary name on the scoring charts. Just days after breaking into the top ten by passing Dominique Wilkins, Bryant is at it again. This time he has…

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Kobe Bryant Knee Injury May Still Be A Concern

Last season Kobe Bryant had one of his toughest seasons as a professional. Bryant was plagued with many injuries that left him hobbled for much of the season. Even in the post-season Bryant felt the effects of his injuries, as…

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Kobe Still Leading All-Star Voting; Odom, Gasol, Bynum Need Votes

The third All-Star voting returns are in, and it looks very similar to the first two. Lakers' star Kobe Bryant leads the way with 1,391,597 votes, more than any other player in the Western Conference. This continues a recent trend…

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Congratulations Kobe Bryant on Becoming 10th Leading Scorer in History

Tonight Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant passed another legend on the all-time points list. Bryant passed Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins to crack the top ten in the NBA scoring pantheon. Bryant was able to pass Wilkins by scoring his 2,6669th…

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The Holiday Spirits of Lakers Nation

Our friends over at Golden Lotus Studios recently sent over a great video that we felt truly represented Lakers Nation. There is no doubt that the Lakers are the most popular team in the NBA, and their influence stretches far…

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Los Angeles Lakers Year In Review

It was an amazing year for the Los Angeles Lakers. It started with the Lakers as the defending champions and will finish the same way. We saw epic series' and amazing performances. We were able to witness the maturation of…

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Kobe Bryant Leading All-Star Vote Getter; Gasol, Bynum Close

The NBA has released the second returns for the 2011 All-Star voting, and Lakers' fans will be happy to hear that Kobe Bryant is still the top overall vote getter in the league. Bryant has received a total of 1,153,694…

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Lakers Establish Lead Early; Never Let Up In Win Over Hornets

Much has been made over the recent struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers. Many know that everything the Lakers do is blown out of proportion, and sometimes one win or one loss carries more weight than it should. However, after…

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