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 Rumors: ESPN Analyst Says Lamar Odom Wants to Return to Lakers

After trading Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks before the season for nothing more than a draft pick and a trade exception, the Lakers found themselves without their Sixth Man of the Year and the guy who anchored their second…

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Ramon Sessions Describes Life With the Lakers

After being traded to the Lakers on the trade deadline last March, Ramon Sessions has spent some time adjusting to life in Los Angeles. Previously a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sessions was unaccustomed to the amount of hoopla surrounding…

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Happy 74th Birthday to Lakers Legend Jerry West

Lakers Nation would like to take a moment to wish a very happy birthday to the legendary Jerry West, who turned 74 years-old today. West, who you may recognize as the NBA logo, was one of the greatest players in…

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Mike Brown Dismissing World Peace’s Comments A Positive Sign for Lakers

You may remember last week when Metta World Peace referred to Lakers coach Mike Brown as a 'fat-ass' in his exit interview. World Peace was joking, of course, but whenever a comment like that comes out there's always a brief…

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Metta World Peace Tweets Followers to Enjoy Wrong Holiday

There's something lovely about Metta World Peace. First of all, his name is actually Metta World Peace, but that's something we don't need to delve into right now. As many of you know, Monday is Memorial Day, a national holiday…

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Is Andrew Bynum’s Game Worth the Lakers’ Trouble?

Andrew Bynum had a bit of a coming out party this past season, as he established himself as the second best center in the NBA. There were a lot of firsts for Bynum, including an All-Star appearance and being named…

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Ten Years Ago Today, Robert Horry Saved the Day

It's been a good day to recollect famous Laker buzzer-beaters. After discussing Derek Fisher's famous fling in the 2004 Western Conference Semi-Finals, it was brought to my attention from Twitter user @ajsturman that today marks the 10-year anniversary of Robert…

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Derek Fisher Recalls Legendary 0.4 Shot Against Spurs

Just the phrase 'zero point four' means something different to Laker fans than anybody else. Hearing those three simple words brings back flashes of Derek Fisher's miracle heave in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference Semi-Finals between the Lakers…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Pursuing 76ers Guard Andre Iguodala

Following their untimely defeat in the Western Conference Semi-Finals for the second consecutive season, major changes are expected in Los Angeles before next season tips off. One name who has been mentioned in trade rumors with the Lakers in the…

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Andrew Bynum Named to All-NBA Second Team

After a breakout season that featured his first appearance in the NBA All-Star game, Andrew Bynum has been named to the all-NBA second team. Bynum averaged 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game during the 2011-12 campaign, but the most…

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