Daniel Starkand

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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 a staff writer for LakersNation.com, Daniel also serves as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Remain Favorites To Sign Darren Collison; Expected To Give JR Smith Workout

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a number of big-name players ahead of the 2019-20 NBA trade deadline, but Rob…

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Interested In Spencer Dinwiddie, Dennis Schroder

With the 2019-20 NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, one of the teams that could be active is the Los Angeles Lakers…

Best Week Of My Life With Kobe Bryant

Growing up in Burbank, CA, I idolized Kobe Bryant. I fell in love with sports — basketball in particular — at a very young age…
Kobe, Gianna Bryant seats

Lakers Pay Tribute To Kobe Bryant With Video, Ceremony Before Returning To Court Against Trail Blazers

The entire NBA world continues to mourn the death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant after he, his daughter…
Nba Commissioner Adam Silver ‘hopes To See’ Kobe Bryant In All-star Game

Lakers News: 2020 NBA All-Star Game Format Changes To Honor Kobe Bryant

The NBA announced a new format for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game designed to increase the level of competition throughout…
Kobe Bryant Doesn’t Feel Kawhi Leonard Signing With Clippers Was A ‘slight’ At Lakers

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Thinks Kawhi Leonard Wanted ‘Challenge’ Of Winning Without LeBron James

After the Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Lakers had their sights on a super team…
DeMarcus Cousins, Lakers

Lakers Media Day: Rob Pelinka Addresses DeMarcus Cousins Domestic Violence Allegations

The 2019 NBA offseason has been a rough one for DeMarcus Cousins as after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with…
Lakers Video: Anthony Davis Throws Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

2019 Lakers Night: Anthony Davis Throws Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Lakers offseason was a busy one with their biggest move being the Anthony Davis trade with the New…

2019-20 NBA Season Schedule: Lakers To Play Celtics On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

With free agency in the rearview and the start of the 2019-20 NBA season still a couple of months away, the current talk…
Danny Green, Lakers, Raptors

Danny Green Did Not See Kawhi Leonard Signing With Lakers, Shocked About Paul George Trade To Clippers

Kawhi Leonard shocked the NBA in free agency when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers over returning…
Rob Pelinka, Lakers

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Details Evolving As Front Office Leader Heading Into 2019-20 NBA Season

Ever since Magic Johnson resigned as the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and threw general manager…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Traded To Heat For Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian Grant

On July 14, 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat, marking the end of a dynasty…