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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Metta World Peace Has No Intention of Befriending James Harden

At this point everyone is familiar with the elbow that concussed James Harden and sent Metta World Peace to the bench for seven games. Now, as fate would have it, the two players will face each other in the Western…

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World Peace Returns, Lakers Finish Off Nuggets in Decisive Game 7

After taking a 3-1 series lead the Lakers dropped two consecutive games to the Denver Nuggets. Suddenly, a sure-thing second round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder became a must-win Game 7 situation at the Staples Center. The Lakers, who…

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Mike Brown Responds to Magic Johnson’s Comments

On ESPN last night Magic Johnson had some bold words for the Lakers and their head coach Mike Brown. Basically, if the Lakers lose this series to the Nuggets after holding a 3-1 lead, he believes Brown and several key…

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Video: Kobe Bryant Discusses Flagrant Foul on Kenneth Faried

During last night's loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6, Kobe Bryant committed a hard foul on Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried. The foul was called a flagrant-1 by the officials. Here's video of the foul if you missed it.…

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Nuggets Dismiss Chris “Birdman” Andersen Following Police Investigation

Denver Nuggets' forward Chris "Birdman" Andersen has been dismissed from team activities following a police raid at his home in Colorado. Police reportedly admitted that Andersen is the subject of a criminal investigation that involves minors. Andersen, who has been…

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Talking with Time Warner About the New Lakers Channel

When it was first announced that the Los Angeles Lakers would soon be changing broadcasting partners, many fans felt uneasy about the entire situation. After 35 years of watching their beloved Lakers on KCAL and Fox Sports West, the future…

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Kobe Bryant Misses Lakers Shootaround Before Game 6

With the Lakers scheduled to take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday night, they will need all their players to step up and help them close out the resilient Nuggets on the road. Now it's looking like…

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Time Warner SportsNet Signs Bill Macdonald, Stu Lantz for 2012-13

On Thursday Time Warner Cable Sports unveiled their plans for the company’s two new regional sports networks that are scheduled to debut on October 1, 2012. Beginning next season, the network will have exclusive broadcasting rights for all Los Angeles…

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Lakers, Thunder Second Round Game 1 Scheduled: If Necessary

The Lakers have another chance to close out the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver. However, regardless of the outcome the team will be playing again on Saturday evening. If Los Angeles is able to…

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Video: Kobe Bryant’s Amazing Scoop Layup in Game 5

The Lakers may have lost Game 5 to the Denver Nuggets, but they saw an unbelievable fourth quarter from Kobe Bryant. While he hit four three-pointers in a row at one point, it was this ridiculous scoop layup that was…

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