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: Jalen Rose Admits to Trying to Injure Kobe Bryant

Remember when the Lakers took on the Indiana Pacers back in the 2000 NBA Finals? The Lakers ultimately won the series in six games, but things could have been a lot different if Jalen Rose had his way. At the…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Didn’t Want to be Like LeBron James

courtesy ESPN.com In the latest installment of ESPN's Sunday Conversation, NBA analyst Ric Bucher sat down with newly acquired Lakers center Dwight Howard. The big man talked about his feelings surrounding his trade demand in Orlando and the ultimate move…

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Dwight Howard: “I Never Wanted Anybody to Hate Me”

Dwight Howard held the basketball world ransom for the last year after asking to be traded from the Orlando Magic. While the trade request was nothing foreign, we see it in the league every single season, Howard proceeded to opt-in…

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Dime Magazine Names Kobe Bryant Player of the Century

In their latest issue, Dime Magazine named Kobe Bryant the Player of the Century in their cover article. Not surprisingly, this sparked a little debate as Dime reported thousands of fans trying to make the case for his or her…

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Lakers News: Team Signs Darius Johnson-Odom

The Lakers have agreed to terms with second-round draft pick Darius Johnson-Odom the team announced in a statement released Friday. The details of the agreement were not disclosed. Johnson-Odom was the 55th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by…

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Wallpaper: Dwight Howard – Dawn of a New Era

Click to Download:  iPhone 3Gs |  iPhone 4 |  1024×768  |  1440 x 900 | 1900 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | FB Cover Photo | iPad Special thanks to Nicky Jalos for the wallpaper. Check out our Forum Club wallpapers…

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James Worthy Has High Expectations for Mike Brown, Lakers

After a relatively disappointing season a year ago, Mike Brown and the Los Angeles Lakers are reloaded and re-energized entering the 2012-13 season. Thanks to an overhauled roster that now hosts (at least) four future Hall of Famers, the Lakers…

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James Worthy Admits He Wasn’t Dwight Howard’s Biggest Fan

Lakers analyst and NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy took some time to talk about the upcoming Lakers season this morning, and one of the main topics was newly acquired center Dwight Howard. In case you were living on Mars…

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James Worthy Thinks Steve Nash is Lakers Biggest Off-Season Acquisition

Laker legend and current Time Warner Cable SportsNet analyst James Worthy talked this morning about the upcoming season and what he's expecting from the Lakers. It's been a busy off-season in Los Angeles, and the team seems reloaded and ready…

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Shaquille O’Neal Says He Won’t Play in Mexico

Last week a report surfaced that indicated Shaquille O'Neal was considering making a return to the hardwood. Not the NBA hardwood, mind you, but a basketball league in Mexico. O'Neal, who retired from the NBA following the 2011 season, is…

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