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: Austin Reaves Contract Could Reach $40 Million Per Year In Free Agency

Coming off a career year, Austin Reaves is going to be in line to receive a lucrative contract after declining a player option and becoming an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his Los Angeles Lakers career. The…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Keeping To Strict Diet From Last Offseason

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic made headlines last offseason when he completely transformed his body to get into the best shape of his life. The results followed as Doncic had arguably the best season of his career before blowing…

Mark Daigneault Has ‘Deepest Respect’ For LeBron James

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, LeBron James showed that he can still compete at the highest level. At 41 years of age, James averaged 23.3 points, 6.0 rebounds…

Rob Pelinka Reveals Changes Coming To Lakers Practice Facility

With Mark Walter taking over as majority owner, the Los Angeles Lakers organization has already, and will continue to, undergo significant changes. Among those is moving their G League team to the Coachella Valley, where they will get to play…

JJ Redick Admits Lakers Need To Improve Roster To Compete For Championship

JJ Redick's second season with the Los Angeles Lakers was unquestionably a successful one as they won 53 games and beat the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs despite being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for…

Why LeBron James Felt Rob Pelinka & Lakers Took Him For Granted

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' season was one of firsts for the legendary forward. He was playing on an expiring contract for really the first time in his career, and then he missed Opening Night and the first 14…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Hamstring Injury Was Worse Than Originally Reported

When Luka Doncic went down with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 2, it effectively marked the end of the Los Angeles Lakers' season. There was hope that Doncic would be able to return in the playoffs, but…

Lakers To ‘Explore’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenarios This Summer

This NBA offseason should be an interesting one and the biggest domino to fall could be Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks flirted with trading Antetokounmpo at the deadline this past year, but ultimately held onto him. Their organization…

Austin Reaves Taking Things ‘Day-By-Day’ Ahead Of Potential Free Agency

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers' season has come to an end after being swept by the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round, Austin Reaves has a lot to think about regarding his future. Reaves has a player…

Lakers On Wrong Side Of History In Series Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers' second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been a tale of two halves through three games. In the first halves, the Lakers have hung with the Thunder, only being outscored by five total points in…