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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Clippers’ Vinny Del Negro Doesn’t Believe Lakers Can Beat Spurs

Both the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers are in the playoffs this season, but each team is off to a very different start. After the Clippers beat up on the Grizzlies in Game 1 on Saturday night, the Lakers fell…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Calls Kobe ‘Fan’ After Loss

Following the Lakers' Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon, Mike D'Antoni was asked about Kobe's tweeting during the game. It didn't seem that D'Antoni was incredibly thrilled with the idea that Kobe was tweeting advice…

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Lakers News: Nike Releases New Kobe Bryant Ad Following Achilles Injury

After sustaining an Achilles injury near the end of the regular season, Kobe Bryant will be sidelined for an extended period of time. Even though some people (including Mike D'Antoni) believe Bryant will be back sooner rather than later, there's…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Considering Amnesty Clause on Pau Gasol

The Lakers are set to begin their playoff run on Sunday afternoon in San Antonio, but the latest rumor from Southern California states that the organization is considering using their Amnesty provision on Pau Gasol. According to Mike Bresnahan of…

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Clippers Fans Hang Balloons on Magic Johnson Statue At Staples

With the Clippers opening their playoff series at home on Saturday night and the Lakers in San Antonio to start their quest on the road, the Clipper fans decided to do a little re-decorating outside of the Staples Center. The…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni, Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss Visit Kobe

Since going down with his Achilles injury, Kobe has had a variety of teammates come visit him at his home. First it was Dwight Howard and Jodie Meeks, then it was Pau Gasol. Now it seems the front office paid…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Predicts Kobe Will Be Ready By Opener

The Lakers begin their playoff quest tomorrow when they face the Spurs in San Antonio in Game 1. However, they will be making their playoff journey without Kobe Bryant for the first time since Bryant joined the team back in…

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Named New Managing Governor For Lakers

After Lakers' owner Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in February, the future of the team has been questioned. While, for the most part, the team will remain steady in the hands of the Buss family, some of the moving pieces…

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NBA News: League Announces Flopping Penalties For NBA Playoffs

With the playoffs set to begin on Saturday morning, the league has announced that there will be new, stricter flopping penalties for the 2013 postseason. According to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), the league will fine players for their first…

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Lakers Wallpaper: Playoffs Series Schedule For Lakers, Spurs

Click to Download: iPhone 3Gs | iPhone 4 | iPhone 5 | 1024 x 768 | 1440 x 900 | 1900 x 1200 | FB Cover Photo | iPad | Android Special thanks to GOLDEN24KNIGHT for the wallpaper, and check…

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