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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Andrew Bynum, Mike Brown Dismiss Ejection vs. Houston Rockets

During the Lakers 112-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday night, team center Andrew Bynum was ejected from the game for arguing with officials and chirping with the opposing bench. Bynum, who had been at the center of some…

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Kobe Bryant Out Saturday Night vs. Phoenix Suns

According to Kevin Ding of the O.C. Register, Los Angeles guard Kobe Bryant will sit out Saturday night when the Lakers take on the Phoenix Suns, due to an injured shin. Kobe will not play tonight due tenosynovitis of the…

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Lakers Honor 1971-72 Team During Halftime vs. Rockets

During halftime of Friday night's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets at the Staples Center, the Lakers honored the 40th anniversary of their historic 1971-72 team. The 1972 Lakers finished with a record of 69-19 in…

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Blake Griffin Given Flagrant Foul for Pushing Lakers’ Pau Gasol

During Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and their cross-hall rivals the L.A. Clippers, Blake Griffin had several big plays, including two big dunks over Lakers forward Pau Gasol. However, the Lakers were unhappy with a couple of…

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Andrew Bynum: Running Out of Excuses, Patience & Time

I'm running out of excuses. I'm also running out of patience. The latest chapter in the Andrew Bynum melodrama unfolded Friday night when he was ejected from the game against the Houston Rockets. Other than the obvious post-game headache for…

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Lakers vs. Rockets: Pre-Game Contest Winner

As many of you know, before every Lakers game we like to give you the chance to win Lakers Nation gear by guessing a combination of players to record the first of three key statistics. Tonight we were able to…

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Andrew Bynum Ejected Again, Lakers Fall to Houston 112-107

The Houston Rockets came to town on Friday night for what many are predicting to be a first round matchup in the post-season. The Lakers and Rockets last met on Tuesday, March 20, in a game that was won 107-104…

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Video: Pau Gasol on Blake Griffin’s Dunks, Lakers Win

Ticket Special for Houston/Lakers Game - The Rockets/Lakers game has an average ticket price of $243. But through our partner TiqIQ, fans can get in starting at $40. Click Here for All the Details. Last night the Clippers' Blake Griffin…

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Let’s Be Honest: Lakers top the Clippers and Kobe Chats with Pritesh

Ticket Special for Houston/Lakers Game - The Rockets/Lakers game has an average ticket price of $243. But through our partner TiqIQ, fans can get in starting at $40. Click Here for All the Details. httpvhd://youtu.be/n1HOTbrr-iU After a big win over…

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Video: Kobe Hits Another Clutch Basket to Bury the Clippers

Kobe Bryant has had a solid week in terms of clutch baskets. After a big three to bury the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday, Bryant hit a late dagger to finish off the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. To complete…

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