Damian Burchardt

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Damian Burchardt is a sports writer, who just finished his M.S. degree in journalism at Boston University. He has written about a wide variety of sports for three national newspapers in the U.K. -- The Independent, The Guardian, and The Sun -- among other publications. Bylines also in The Berkshire Eagle and The Boston Globe. Email: damian@mediumlargela.com | Twitter: @d_burchardt

Lakers News: Stanley Johnson Credits Mike Penberthy With Improving His Jump Shot

Stanley Johnson has added the hustle, strength, and size that the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster lacked in the first months…

Stanley Johnson’s Goal Is To Remain With Lakers Long-Term As 10-Day Contract Nears Its End

Stanley Johnson will soon live through another moment of truth, as the forward’s second 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers…

Frank Vogel Says Lakers Had ‘Spirited Session’ In Film Room To Address Defensive Woes After Loss To Kings

Instead of starting another winning run, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a second straight defeat after a poor defensive showing…

Frank Vogel: Lakers Will Help Russell Westbrook Get Through Shooting Slump

Russell Westbrook’s shooting woes continued in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-116 loss to the Sacramento Kings…

Lakers News: LeBron James Emphasizes Need To Continue Building Better Habits Defensively

The defense continues to cause problems for the Los Angeles Lakers with head coach Frank Vogel recently admitting…

Lakers News: Frank Vogel Expects Wayne Ellington To Get Another Shot In Rotation At Some Point

Wayne Ellington has enjoyed some on-court action in the last two games after falling out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation…

Lakers News: Frank Vogel’s Had A ‘Ton Of Confidence’ In Malik Monk & His Abilities Since Start Of Season

Malik Monk emerged as one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ leading scorers toward the halfway mark of the 2021-22 season…

Lakers News: LeBron James Gaining Ground On Warriors’ Stephen Curry In NBA All-Star Voting After Second Returns

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues his strong performances on and off the court, as remained one of…

Austin Reaves Says Lakers ‘Got To End Quarters Better’ After Loss To Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered another comeback loss this season, falling 125-116 to the Sacramento Kings…

Lakers News: LeBron James Says Russell Westbrook Needs To ‘Just Keep Working’ To Get Out Of Slump

In December, Russell Westbrook played his best basketball as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, stepping up when a coronavirus…