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 Set to Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey in 2012-13

There's no question Shaquille O'Neal was one of the greatest players to ever wear the Lakers uniform, and now it appears he will be rewarded for his efforts. Following his retirement from the NBA at the conclusion of last season…

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Kobe Bryant Predicts Lakers Will Make Trade Before Deadline

Before the Lakers left for their season-long six-game road trip last week center Andrew Bynum said that the team may make a few changes depending on how they did on the trip. Now it appears that another Lakers player has…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Interested in Attending Gilbert Arenas Workout

According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak may be interested in taking a closer look at free agent guard Gilbert Arenas. Arenas, who most recently played for the Orlando Magic in 2010, is currently without…

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Video: Best Lakers vs. Celtics Games Since 2008

Even though this season's version of the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics isn't as star-packed as those in years past, it's still one of the best rivalries in all of professional sports. So, even though…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Declares Desire to Finish Career in Los Angeles

Kobe Bryant has flirted with leaving the Lakers several times in his career. He nearly joined the Los Angeles Clippers before signing an extension with the Lakers in 2004, and demanded the Lakers trade him in 2007 before ultimately backing…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Denies Steering Dwight Howard Away From L.A.

Last week Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard stated that he is no longer interested in signing an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. When asked why Howard stated, "Kobe messed it up." Now Bryant is denying the report that he…

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Shaquille O’Neal Congratulates Kobe Bryant on Breaking Points Record

During Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Kobe Bryant surpassed Shaquille O'Neal on the all-time NBA scoring list. Bryant, who is the all-time leading scorer in Lakers history, passed the player whom he teamed up with for three NBA…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Inquires About Jonny Flynn of Houston Rockets

According to Chris Broussard of ESPN the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Houston Rockets about their point guard Jonny Flynn. Broussard is also reporting that the New York Knicks have also asked Houston about Flynn, but that the Rockets…

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Lakers News: Kobe Believes Someone Will Surpass His 81-Point Game

All Laker fans will remember the night in January 2006 when Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors. After it happened many claimed that it was more impressive than when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points against the New…

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Lakers News: Matt Barnes Frustrated With Officiating

The Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz for the first time this season on Saturday night, and after the game not all the players and coaches were thrilled with the outcome. During the game L.A. head coach Mike Brown was…

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