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: Luka Doncic’s Recruitment To Lakers ‘Means A Lot’

The Los Angeles Lakers have not many moves this offseason, but their most notable ones have come thanks to Luka Doncic. The Slovenian superstar recruited both Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to join the Lakers after they were bought out…

Jake LaRavia Excited To Reunite With Marcus Smart On Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers wanted to add some help on the perimeter this offseason and were able to do so with a pair of free agent signings, bringing in both Jake LaRavia and most recently Marcus Smart. Smart and LaRavia…

Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Gave Back $6.8 Million In Wizards Buyout

In what has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, their biggest moves have come on the buyout market. First, the Lakers landed their center when Deandre Ayton was bought out of the final year of his…

Lakers Waive Trey Jemison, Opening Up Two-Way Contract Spot

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on two-way center Trey Jemison III, the team announced on Monday. Jemison was signed to a two-way contract by the Lakers on Jan. 15 and he appeared in 22 games for the team,…

Lakers Waive Guards Shake Milton & Jordan Goodwin

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guards Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin, the team announced on Sunday evening. Milton was acquired by the Lakers last December along with Dorian Finney-Smith in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets for…

Lakers Rumors: Jordan Goodwin Being Waived

All of the Los Angeles Lakers' work so far this offseason has come in the free agent market, and they've done so without the benefit of real cap space. By letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency, they opened up…

Luka Doncic Wants To Be Known For Bringing Championships To Lakers

Unquestionably the biggest decision surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is the future of Luka Doncic as they will be offering him a contract extension when he first becomes eligible in August. The Lakers traded for Doncic last February…

Austin Pope Hired As Head Video Coordinator Of South Bay Lakers

Former Kentucky graduate assistant Austin Pope has been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers, he told Lakers Nation. The Burbank, Calif. native will fill the role of head video coordinator for the South Bay Lakers in the G League. "It…

Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart Signing After Buyout With Wizards

The start of free agency was not kind for the Los Angeles Lakers as they lost Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets on a four-year contract. Then, two of their top center options on the free agent market, Clint Capela…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Helped Recruit Marcus Smart

The Los Angeles Lakers were known to be on the search for perimeter defense, and they finally addressed that need when reports came out that they have agreed to a two-year contract with Marcus Smart after he gets bought out…

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