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 News: Pau Gasol Expected Back in Lineup Within 2 Weeks

Pau Gasol has been sidelined with an injured foot for nearly two months, and there's no question the Lakers are missing his contributions on the court. After the team suffered an embarrassing loss on Monday, there's no question the team…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Expects Kobe to Play Friday vs. Wizards

Kobe Bryant has missed (basically) the last three games with a sprained ankle that he suffered in the team's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He attempted to play last Friday against the Indiana Pacers, but only got 12 minutes of…

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Kobe-less Lakers Fall to Suns in Phoenix On Back to Back

On Monday night the Lakers took on the Phoenix Suns in the second night of a back to back after defeating the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, L.A. was quickly back in action. This was a good opportunity for the…

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Lakers Picture: Kobe Bryant Throwback Image – Duke University

With the NCAA March Madness bracket announced yesterday and fans getting ready for the men's college basketball tournament, it's fun to look back at former players. Or, take a look at a current player that never went to college. Kobe…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Out Monday Night vs. Phoenix Suns

After attempting to play on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers and sitting out the final three quarters of the game, Kobe Bryant didn't play at all on Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers are 2-0 in these…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Play vs. Indiana Pacers

After suffering what was labeled a severe ankle sprain on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, Kobe Bryant will play tonight in Indiana against the Pacers. Bryant was initially listed as out indefinitely, which turned out to mean absolutely nothing.…

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Lakers News: Kobe, Dahntay Jones Battle Not First Time Incident

The Lakers lost to the Hawks on Wednesday night, but that's not what everybody is talking about. On one of the final possessions in the game, Kobe Bryant missed a potential game-tying jump shot on the baseline before going down…

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Kobe Bryant Calls Injury “Worst Sprain Since 2000 NBA Finals”

The ankle injury sustained by Kobe Bryant on Wednesday night could be a major problem for the Lakers moving forward. With Bryant unofficially listed as out indefinitely, it seems the Lakers might be without their leading scorer and most dynamic…

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Lakers News: Kobe Gets Ankle X-Ray Following Loss to Hawks

Late in the loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant went up for a potential game-tying jump shot and came down awkwardly on his ankle. Bryant remained on the floor for a few minutes before getting up…

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Lakers Ice Cold Fourth Quarter Leads to Loss to Hawks in Atlanta

With the Lakers fresh off their big victory in Orlando on Tuesday night, they were back in action Wednesday as they looked for their fifth consecutive victory. The team got some good news before the game as it was announced…

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