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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Report: Lakers Exercise Andrew Bynum’s Team Option

Andrew Bynum has been surrounded by trade rumors for quite some time now, but it seems that a little stability might be headed his way. According to ESPN Los Angeles (via L.A. Times), the Lakers will exercise their team option…

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Lamar Odom Denies He Demanded Trade From Lakers

Remember when the Lakers traded Lamar Odom for nothing but a trade exception to the same team that defeated them in the playoffs the previous post-season? How could you forget. Now, Odom is claiming that all the rumors saying he…

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Former Lakers Guard Derek Fisher Headed to Miami, Chicago, OKC?

After the Houston Rockets and guard Derek Fisher agreed on a buyout following the trade between Houston and the L.A. Lakers, there have been plenty of rumors swirling as the guard's options are beginning to become a bit more clear.…

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Lakers Nation Responds: What to Make of Sunday’s Loss vs. Utah

When the Lakers fell to the Utah Jazz at home on Sunday night many people were surprised. The Jazz certainly aren't an elite team in this league, and the Lakers have been nearly unbeatable at home (19-3) this season. Following…

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Kobe Shoots 3-20, Lakers Lose Turnover-Filled Game to Utah Jazz

After having Saturday off the Lakers were back in action Sunday night against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers, who had a 19-2 record at home entering the game, were looking to win their sixth overall game. Once again, L.A. found…

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Lakers Name Pau Gasol Co-Captain, Declare Steve Blake Starter

After all the trade shuffling that went down Thursday afternoon the Lakers suddenly have a few roster questions to answer. With the departure of Derek Fisher, the team was left without a starting point guard or team co-captain. Obviously the…

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No Matter the Reasons, Losing Derek Fisher is Difficult to Accept

Sometimes the reality of a situation takes a little while to fully sink in. Your brain may process the information and comprehend it, but your heart isn't capable of accepting it. The information that your brain is trying to convince…

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Video: Mitch Kupchak Explains Lakers’ Trading Procedures

During Mitch Kupchak's press conference Thursday afternoon he discussed a variety of different topics. While discussing the Lakers' departures (Derek Fisher, Luke Walton), he also mentioned the new additions and what they bring to the table for the Lakers. First…

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Video: Mitch Kupchak Discusses Trading Derek Fisher

Following the Lakers' trade of long-time point guard Derek Fisher on Thursday afternoon, team general manager Mitch Kupchak held a press conference to discuss the moves. Kupchak spoke about the decision to move Fisher, and that it wasn't an easy…

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Lakers Rumors No More: Lakers Get Ramon Sessions from Cavs

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired point guard Ramon Sessions from the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 2012 first round draft pick and reserve forward Luke Walton. The trade was announced by Brian Windhorst of ESPN: About to go up on…

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