Daniel Starkand

Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as the managing editor for LakersNation.com, Daniel also serves as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
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Lakers News: Ziaire Williams Praises Luka Doncic’s Leadership

With LeBron James leaving in free agency, Luka Doncic is the unquestioned face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise now, and with that comes extra responsibilities. Doncic is already showing he is up to the task as he organized a…

Lakers Highlights: Sandro Mamukelashvili & Georgia Earn Big Win Over Portugal In FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

New Los Angeles Lakers big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is representing his home country of Georgia in FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer, and they have gotten the job done so far. After a win over Montenegro, Mamukelashvili and Georgia were…

Former Lakers Executive Tim Harris Takes Over As UCLA Athletic Director

The Los Angeles Lakers organization has undergone a massive overhaul over the last year-plus with multiple ownership changes. One of the big changes was parting ways with long-time senior vice president of business operations Tim Harris with Mark Walter bringing…

Lakers Rumors: Lon Rosen Still ‘Heavily Involved’ With Organization

When Mark Walter purchased the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family last year, his first big change was bringing in his L.A. Dodgers employee and Magic Johnson's former agent Lon Rosen as president and chief business officer. Now that…

BMO Named Official Bank Of Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and BMO today announced a long-term partnership naming the latter as the exclusive official bank of the team. The partnership will bring BMO into some of the Lakers' most visible moments, from training camp and courtside…

Lakers Highlights: Sandro Mamukelashvili Leads Georgia To FIBA World Cup Qualifying Win Over Montenegro

FIBA World Cup qualifiers are taking place this summer and even though Luka Doncic decided not to suit up for Slovenia, the Los Angeles Lakers are still well-represented as the newly-acquired Sandro Mamukelashvili is playing for Georgia. Mamukelashvili looked great…

Jeanie Buss Files Petition & Court Date Is Set To Challenge Siblings’ Sale Of Lakers

Jeanie Buss is not giving up her Los Angeles Lakers ownership stake without a fight despite her five siblings agreeing to sell their remaining 17.8% in shares to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner as part of Mark Walter's majority sale.…

Joey & Jesse Buss Join Padres Ownership Group

The last year has been one of change for Joey and Jesse Buss after their family decided to sell their majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. Joey and Jesse were later fired from their front office roles with the…

Robert Horry Doesn’t Think Players Care About Lakers Ownership Drama

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news lately for off-the-court reasons as Mark Walter shocked the world when he decided to sell the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just one year after buying it from the…

Lakers Arrive In Slovenia For Luka Doncic Minicamp

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news a lot lately for off-the-court reasons, but as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches, they need to shift their focus back to the team and how they can get back…