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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Marcus Smart Rumors: Rockets Most Likely Team To Sign Veteran Guard

The expectation is that Marcus Smart will decline his $5.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers and test unrestricted free agency. Once that happens, the Houston Rockets have already emerged as a potential suitor for Smart. In fact,…

Warriors’ Interest In LeBron James Reportedly Leading To Conversation With Lakers About Future

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James signing with the Golden State Warriors in free agency seems to be picking up steam as they are also trying to acquire Anthony Davis as a way to lure the 41-year-old to the Bay…

Luke Kennard Reveals What He Learned From LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers' lone trade deadline acquisition last season ended up being a good one as Luke Kennard came in and fit perfectly with the roster, even stepping up his game in the playoffs when key players missed time…

Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Ziaire Williams Interest

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams to watch heading into free agency as they project to be one of the only teams with significant cap space. The Lakers are known to be looking to get younger and…

Lakers Rumors: Warriors Trying To Land Both LeBron James & Anthony Davis

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis to pair with LeBron James, the duo came together to win a championship in their first season together. Now, another franchise is trying to recreate that magic as according to Kevin O'Connor…

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Interest In Dean Wade & Jock Landale

As one of the only teams with projected cap space, the Los Angeles Lakers are naturally going to be linked to just about every free agent on the market. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, one of those players is…

Lakers Rumors: Trade Interest In Nuggets’ Cameron Johnson

The NBA offseason transaction period is underway, and the Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of work to do to improve their roster to compete for a championship. The good news is that the Lakers can open up the most…

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Expected To Pick Up Player Option

Deandre Ayton's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with ups and downs, giving him an interesting decision to make this offseason. When Ayton was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers last summer, he signed a two-year,…

Pistons’ Jalen Duren Planning To Explore Sign-And-Trade Scenarios

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add a quality center this offseason and arguably the best one who could be available is Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons. Duren is coming off a career year in which he was…

Lakers Free Agent Target Mitchell Robinson ‘Unlikely’ To Return To Knicks

As the start of NBA free agency approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers will need to address the center position. One player they have been linked to leading up to this point has been Mitchell Robinson of the World Champion New…