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: LeBron James Explains How Knee Soreness Began & Desire To Play Through It

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers opened up the second half of the regular season with a win over the L.A. Clippers, and for really the first time all year, their whole roster was healthy and available. That almost…

Recap: Lakers Hang On To Beat Clippers In First Game After All-Star Break

After getting some time off for the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night when they hosted the L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. This was really the first time the Lakers have been fully…

Jeanie Buss Discusses Lakers Building Around Luka Doncic, LeBron James’ Uncertain Future

The Los Angeles Lakers organization has undergone a lot of changes over the last year. Not only did they swap out superstar big man Anthony Davis for a younger superstar in Luka Doncic, but Jeanie Buss and her family also…

Lakers Rumors: Tim Harris Leaving Organization At End Of Season

Under new majority owner Mark Walter, the Los Angeles Lakers organization is undergoing some significant changes. Jeanie Buss is staying on as Governor for at least the next five years, but her younger brothers Joey and Jesse Buss were recently…

LeBron James Discusses What It Will Take For Lakers To Contend For Championship

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently had some eye-opening comments as after a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he bluntly stated that they are a championship team and his currently is not. The Thunder are the defending champs…

2026 NBA All-Star Game: Luka Doncic Plays Limited Minutes, LeBron James & Kawhi Leonard Star For Stripes Team

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game took place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Saturday afternoon with Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic involved in the event. The NBA decided to switch the format of this year's All-Star…

Lakers News: LeBron James Addresses Future For Hopefully Final Time This Season

There has been a question mark surrounding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' future all season as he navigates his 23rd year in the league. James' contract with the Lakers is expiring, so he will have the ability to test…

Lakers Video: Ron Harper Makes Joke About LeBron James’ Parenting

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had a dream of playing with his son Bronny in the NBA, and that was achieved in 2024 when he was drafted in the second round. With that though came a lot of criticism…

Luka Doncic: Lakers Have Team That Can Win NBA Championship

It's been an up and down seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers so far, but they went into the All-Star break tied for fifth in the Western Conference at 33-21 despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves all missing…

Lakers News: Victor Wembanyama Hoping To Pick Brain Of LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been the face of the NBA for the last two decades and despite being 41 years of age, he is showing no signs of slowing down. James was named an NBA All-Star for…