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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Dwight Howard Trade Request “Still Stands”

News broke yesterday that the Orlando Magic had stopped listening to offers for their star center Dwight Howard, who has been the focus of trade rumors for the last two weeks. However, that doesn't mean that Howard is changing his…

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Clippers Acquisition of Paul Reveals Hypocrite Owners, Commissioner

It's been a bizarre week for Los Angeles Lakers fans. After the announcement last Thursday that Chris Paul would be headed to the Lakers it seemed inevitable that the team was securing its future for the next few years. However,…

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Los Angeles Clippers Acquire Chris Paul from New Orleans

After news late last week that the Lakers' trade for Chris Paul was vetoed it appears that Paul will be on his way to Los Angeles after all. This time, however, Paul has been acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers.…

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Michael Jordan Opposed Chris Paul Trade to Lakers

When Michael Jordan was running up and down the floor for the Chicago Bulls during the 1980s and 90s he was seen as one of the biggest superstars on the planet. He helped lead the Bulls to six championships in…

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Report: Magic End Trade Discussions for Dwight Howard

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports the Orlando Magic are no longer listening to deals for their prized center, Dwight Howard. This comes after a report earlier this morning that the New Jersey Nets were in serious discussions with…

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Lakers Sign Gerald Green, Malcolm Thomas

The Lakers are looking to fill out their roster as opening day rapidly approaches. Today they invited two more players to compete for roster spots at their practice facility in El Segundo. Los Angeles tendered contracts to Gerald Green and…

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Lakers Close to Signing Ex-Pacers Forward Josh McRoberts

As the Lakers continue to scour the open market before the season tips off on Dec. 25 it appears they have reached an agreement with forward Josh McRoberts. McRoberts, who most recently played for the Indiana Pacers, was drafted by…

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Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Released from Hospital

After being hospitalized last week for blood clots in his legs, Lakers owner Jerry Buss, 77, has been released from the hospital according to team sources. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, Lakers spokesman John Black released a…

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Orlando Magic Not Considering Trading Dwight Howard

It's been a relatively unusual five days for the NBA. After the league vetoed a trade on Thursday teams officially opened camp on Friday. The trade speculation surrounding players like Chris Paul and Dwight Howard has been nonstop, with rumors…

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Lamar Odom Trade May Signify Beginning of the End for Lakers

Why? That's the question I asked myself over and over again after hearing the news that the Lakers had traded reigning sixth man of the year Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks for nothing more than a trade exemption. Clearly…

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