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 Ride Bryant’s Hot Hand to Victory Over Phoenix Suns

Written by: Suki Thind No, there were no lobs to Amar'e Stoudemire from Steve Nash. And no, there was no Lamar Odom, Smush Parker, or Kwame Brown. But there was Kobe Bryant putting up big numbers against the Phoenix Suns…

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Post-Game Chat: Kobe Scores 48, Lakers Defeat Suns (Completed)

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns took the court for the first time in 2012 and the game didn't disappoint. Led by 48 points from Kobe Bryant the Lakers defeated Phoenix 99-83 to win their seventh consecutive game…

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Kobe Bryant Finds Fountain of Youth, Sinks Suns With Hot Shooting

After taking Monday off the Lakers were back in action on Tuesday night against their Pacific Division rivals from Phoenix. This was the first of four matchups between the two teams in 2012, and would be played on the Staples…

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Lakers News: Troy Murphy, Jason Kapono Out Tonight Against Suns

According to Mark Medina of the L.A. Times the Lakers will be without Troy Murphy and Jason Kapono in Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Murphy is out due to gastroenteritis while Kapono will miss the game after the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Makes Team USA Preliminary Roster

After leading Team USA to the Gold back in Beijing in the 2008 Olympics, Lakers' superstar Kobe Bryant will be back in action this summer as a member of the United States men's basketball team. According to Chris Sheridan of…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Not Have Surgery on Injured Wrist

After injuring his wrist in the pre-season against the Los Angeles Clippers, Kobe Bryant has been at the center of speculation as to whether or not he will undergo an experimental operation to repair the wrist much like he did…

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Lakers News: Josh McRoberts Out Tuesday Against Phoenix Suns

Josh McRoberts hasn't played since the second game of the season due to a nagging toe injury, and it looks as if that injury is going to keep him out of the lineup for at least one more game. According…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Despite an injured wrist, Kobe Bryant had himself a strong week of basketball. Now, according to Mike Trudell, Bryant has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. Bryant capped off his impressive week on Sunday…

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Lakers Rumors: Dwight Howard Working Hard Despite Trade Talk

Dwight Howard has been the focus of trade talk for the better part of a year now. Since he hasn't signed an extension with the Orlando Magic yet there is plenty of speculation that the team will look to trade…

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Video: Kobe Bryant Baseline Slam Dunk over Memphis Grizzlies

Last night's Lakers victory over the struggling Memphis Grizzlies showcased several top-play nominees from Los Angeles. First there was the behind-the-back pass from Pau Gasol to Andrew Bynum that resulted in a three-point play opportunity. Later on in the game…

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