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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Deron Williams Wants Help in New Jersey – Good Sign for Trade Suitors?

New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams apparently isn't happy with the lack of talent around him on the roster. Now, where have we heard this story before? Anyways, this seems to be another example of a star player declaring…

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Despite Defeating Jazz, Lakers Still Have Plenty of Questions

It's been a long three days for the Los Angeles Lakers. After playing the Chicago Bulls on Sunday and the Sacramento Kings on Monday, the Lakers were back in action for their first set of back to back to back…

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Metta World Peace Elevates For Big Time Slam Dunk

In the first half of Tuesday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz Metta World Peace brought down the Staples Center roof with a big time dunk. Considering the hops, or lack thereof, that we've seen out…

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Fantasy Basketball Tips for the First Week of the Season

The first week of the NBA season is finally here. This means plenty of basketball to watch, but it also marks the beginning of a new season of fantasy basketball. While there is always plenty of speculation in the pre-season…

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Kings’ Hot Shooting Dooms Lakers, L.A. Now 0-2

After a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bulls on Christmas the Lakers were back in action Monday night in Sacramento. The Lakers headed north for their first road game of the season, taking on the Sacramento Kings. It was the…

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Mike Brown Makes Impact in Coaching Debut with Lakers

The Lakers choked away their season debut Sunday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls. They had the game won. Los Angeles was leading by six points with just a minute remaining. Yet they found a way to lose. Due to the…

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Bryant, Lakers Choke Away Season Opener; Fall to Bulls

After the extended lockout and the shortened pre-season it was finally time to have real basketball games that matter. The Lakers opened their season today against reigning league MVP Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. The team…

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15 Best Fantasy Centers for 2011-12

With the NBA season just around the corner it’s time to take a look at the best fantasy players for this season. With most fantasy drafts set to take place this week it’s important to dissect the players and break…

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NBA Reduces Andrew Bynum Suspension to Four Games

Andrew Bynum's five game suspension for his flagrant foul on J.J. Barea last May has been reduced to four games according to Larry Coon. The reduction has to do with the shortened NBA season due to the lockout. For those…

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15 Best Fantasy Power Forwards for 2011-12

With the NBA season just around the corner it’s time to take a look at the best fantasy players for this season. With most fantasy drafts set to take place this week it’s important to dissect the players and break…

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