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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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Named Western Conference Coach of the Month

Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni has been named Western Conference Coach of the Month for April. Wait, what? After dealing with questions and angry fans for nearly his entire time in Los Angeles this season, D'Antoni has been given the…

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Kobe Bryant’s Trainer Says Kobe Can Come Back Better Than Ever

Kobe Bryant is out at least for the remainder of this season and could miss significant time next season due to an Achilles injury that he sustained against the Golden State Warriors last week. While many people are expecting this…

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Lakers vs. Spurs NBA Playoffs Preview: Positional Breakdown

With the Lakers set to take on the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs, here's a look at the starting five of each squad and who they will be matching up against for (at least)…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Becomes Youngest Player to 9,000 Rebounds

With his first rebound in the final regular season game, Dwight Howard became the youngest player in NBA history to record 9,000 rebounds. Howard surpassed Wilt Chamberlain, who was the previous record holder. Howard recorded the milestone after rebounding his…

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NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson Ready For Return to NBA Sideline?

After the Lakers were reportedly close to bringing back Phil Jackson earlier this season before hiring Mike D'Antoni, it seems that the 11-time champion coach is ready to get back into the business once again. -----Check out the Lakers Nation…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Asks Brother Marc to Help Lakers, Beat Utah

The Lakers are fighting for the playoffs tonight when they take on the Houston Rockets. After 81 games it comes down to 48 minutes of basketball for a chance to play (at least) four more games. If they win, they're…

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Lakers News: Jordan Hill Tweets Injury Update; Announces Status

It's been a long, trying season for the Los Angeles Lakers. They've dealt with injuries to nearly all their major players, and have had very little time to gel as a cohesive unit on the court. One of the underrated…

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Bernie Bickerstaff Receives 3 Projected ESPN Coach of the Year Votes

Remember Bernie Bickerstaff? He was that guy that coached the Lakers for the four games between Mike Brown and Mike D'Antoni. He led the Lakers to a remarkable 3-1 record during his time on the bench. And now, in what…

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Lakers Nation Wishes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Happy 66th Birthday

Lakers Nation would like to wish a very happy birthday to Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who turned 66 years-old today. Abdul-Jabbar, who won five NBA championships with the Lakers (six total), and ended his career with more points…

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Poll Results: Is Mike D’Antoni Partially To Blame For Kobe’s Injury?

There has been a lot written and said about Kobe's Achilles injury that he sustained last Friday night following a game with the Golden State Warriors. In situations like this, fans often look for reasons and explanations for why the…

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