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 Rumors: LeBron James Likely To Pick Up Player Option For 2025-26 Season

After wrapping up his 22nd season in the NBA, LeBron James has some decisions to make when it comes to his future with the Los Angeles Lakers and in the league overall. James was noncommittal about returning for a 23rd…

Lakers News: Markieff Morris Reacts To Luka Doncic Weight Loss

Luka Doncic is coming off a humbling season after unexpectedly getting traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. In the aftermath of the blockbuster deal, the Mavericks made it clear that they didn't think Luka's work ethic…

This Day In Lakers History: Ron Artest Makes Putback At Buzzer To Beat Suns In Game 5 Of 2010 Western Conference Finals

On May 27, 2010, Ron Artest caught Kobe Bryant's shot attempt and made a putback at the buzzer to lift the...

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Dedicated Himself To Transforming His Body’ This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers have been out of the playoffs for a few weeks, but Luka Doncic still had social media buzzing on Sunday when he showed up to Real Madrid's game and appeared to be in great shape. Doncic's…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves’ Agent Issues Warning Amid Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big offseason ahead and one of their most crucial decisions will be what they do with Austin Reaves. The guard is coming off a career-year in which he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and…

Lakers Viewed As ‘Clear Fit’ If Myles Turner Leaves Pacers

Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers' biggest need is the center position and general manager Rob Pelinka made that clear at his annual end-of-the-year press conference. The Lakers essentially ended the 2024-25 season without a center and it…

Lakers News: LeBron James Offers Prayers To Celtics’ Jayson Tatum After Leg Injury

LeBron James has always been known to be a basketball junky so even though the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round, he is still locked in to the NBA postseason, which has been one of the best…

Lakers News: LeBron James Reacts To Mavericks Landing No. 1 Pick In 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

The Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at the February trade deadline changed the entire landscape of the league for years to come. The Lakers acquired a 26-year-old superstar in his prime to build around for…

NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘Open-Minded’ About Potential Trade From Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason, but around the league, arguably the biggest domino to fall will be that of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since winning the NBA Championship in 2021,…

LeBron James Describes Emotions After Lakers’ Series Loss To Timberwolves

LeBron James has made it clear that at this stage of his career he is only playing to compete for championships, but unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers fell well short of that as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated them in five…

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