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 History: The Top 5 Centers in Franchise History

Originally Published on September 22, 2009, by Daniel Burge (Edited by Ian Chin) No franchise in the history of the NBA has suited up more dominant big men as the Los Angeles Lakers. This embarrassment of riches at the center…

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A Complete Timeline of the Shaq and Kobe Feud

(Republished from April 2, 2013) The night the Los Angeles Lakers retired Shaquille O'Neal's jersey at Staples Center there was speculation the ceremony could get a bit awkward. Shaq is known for his larger than life attitude, but also for…

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For Lakers, In 2014, Development For Future Is Most Important

PAGES: 1 | 2 Well, this is awkward. Or at least it might be for some of you. Some of you might recognize my name. Others will simply read that sentence and assume I’m pompous. Neither one is wrong. Regardless,…

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Current, Former Lakers Set To Attend Duke, North Carolina Screening

In NCAA men's basketball it doesn't get much more intense than when Duke and North Carolina square off. This battle of ACC powerhouses has been one of the biggest rivalries in sports for decades, and some of the biggest names…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Playing Tuesday Labeled A “Possibility”

The Lakers have been decimated by injuries over the course of the season, losing just about every guy that has attempted to play PG for them at one point or another. One of those guys is Steve Blake, who has…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Kevin Love “100 Percent” Will Join Lakers

The Kevin Love rumors have been popular for years, but they've heated up recently with the T'Wolves struggling. The idea that Love might end up in Los Angeles, playing in the same city where he spent his college days, has…

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Nike LA Giving Away Kobe Prelude Pack to Inspired Fans

With all the hoopla surrounding Kobe Bryant's new shoe release, the Kobe 9 Elite, people have been getting excited for all the various colorways and new releases that are soon to follow. In order to help have some with the…

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Kobe Bryant Injury Update: KB Expected to Miss 2 More Weeks

Monday was a day full of injury updates for the Lakers. Some received good news (Pau Gasol, Jodie Meeks), others received bad news (Steve Nash, Xavier Henry). Some received expected news. Kobe Bryant will miss at least two more weeks…

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Let’s All Stop Blaming Mike D’Antoni For the Lakers’ Woes

The headline here is going to draw some vitriol. I already know it. So before we dive into this whole situation I ask for nothing more than an open mind going forward. Leave your preconceived conceptions of Mike D'Antoni and…

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Lakers Suspension Rumors: Team Fearing Losing Jordan Hill

During the Lakers' loss to the Suns on Wednesday night, things got, no pun intended, heated. A hard foul from Alex Len on Nick Young late in the second quarter resulted in Young getting back up and shoving back, eventually…

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