Damian Burchardt

Damian Burchardt is a sports writer who has covered basketball, soccer, and many other disciplines for numerous U.K. and U.S. media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian, The Sun, The Berkshire Eagle, The Boston Globe, and The Ringer.
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Russell Westbrook Feels He Was Never Given ‘Fair Chance’ To Be Himself With Lakers

Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers ended in a huge disappointment, prompting questions over...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Says ‘We’ll See’ When Asked About Signing Contract Extension

LeBron James has just one year left on his current deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, as both sides brace for contract...

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Lakers Rumors: Jazz’s Quin Snyder ‘Less Interested’ In L.A.’s Head Coaching Job Because Of How Frank Vogel’s Firing Was Handled

The Los Angeles Lakers embark on a new head coach search, as Frank Vogel has lost his job after three seasons...

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Lakers Rumors: Pacers Among Potential Trade Partners For Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Lakers and Russell Westbrook appear to be heading toward a summer divorce after the guard’s...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Explains Reasons Behind Frank Vogel’s Departure

The Los Angeles Lakers started the team’s overhaul by dismissing head coach Frank Vogel after he led L.A. to a 33-49...

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Lakers Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Celebrates 75th Birthday With Former Showtime Teammates During Win Over Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated the 75th birthday of franchise legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Friday during...

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Lakers Rumors: Russell Westbrook Unlikely To Accept Contract Buyout

Russell Westbrook has said he would like to reunite with the Los Angeles Lakers next year, but more and more reports claim the franchise...

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Lakers News: Mason Jones Credits South Bay Lakers Coaching Staff For Helping With Development

The Los Angeles Lakers have another young prospect with NBA potential coming through the ranks in Mason Jones, who made his home debut with the team in Friday's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jones thrived in the G League…

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Frank Vogel Believes Stanley Johnson Has Made Case To Be Valuable Role Player For Lakers Moving Forward

Stanley Johnson has been one of the few positives that came out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 season...

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Lakers News: Carmelo Anthony Thinks It’s Too Early To Discuss L.A. Running It Back Next Year

A busy summer lays ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers, regardless of whether they decide to give the 2021-22 project...

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