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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Jeanie Buss & Pau Gasol Celebrate Kobe Bryant On Mamba Day

Every August, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is celebrated as his birthday is on the 23rd and then Mamba Day is on the 24th due to the date being his two jersey numbers, 8 and 24. Bryant was tragically…

Lakers Rumors: Warriors Have Inquired About LeBron James Trade On ‘Multiple Occasions’

With the start of training camp just over a month away, the Los Angeles Lakers' roster is essentially set for the start of the 2025-26 season. Perhaps the only uncertainty involves the future of LeBron James. Despite picking up his…

How To Watch Lakers Star Luka Doncic & Slovenia In EuroBasket

After signing his contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic headed back home to begin preparation with the Slovenian National Team for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket tournament. Despite just signing his new deal, the Lakers supported Doncic's decision…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic To Return To Practice With Slovenia On Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers received a bit of a scare on Saturday morning when superstar Luka Doncic appeared to hurt his knee while playing in an exhibition game for Slovenia against Latvia ahead of EuroBasket. Doncic got his team off…

Los Angeles Lakers 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule

The excitement is starting to build for the Los Angeles Lakers' upcoming season as some of their marquee regular season matchups have leaked. The Lakers are set to play the Golden State Warriors on Opening Night in what will be…

Lakers Video: Jaxson Hayes Working On 3-Point Shot

While the Los Angeles Lakers swapping Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic is a trade you make every single time, it's no secret that it left the team without a starting-caliber center. Jaxson Hayes took on that role after Davis' departure…

Lakers To Host Timberwolves On Oct. 24 As Part Of Amazon Prime’s Opening Broadcast

The full NBA schedule is set to be released on Thursday but before that, a number of marquee games are being leaked to build excitement. Naturally, a lot of the games that have already been revealed involve the Los Angeles…

Lakers Rumors: Adou Thiero Will Be Ready For Start Of Training Camp

One area of need for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason was wing depth, especially after losing Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency. They helped address it by signing both Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart. The Lakers also traded up to…

Lakers News: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Post Same Cryptic Quote On IG Stories

This summer has been a strange one for LeBron James as despite picking up his $52.6 million player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, his future with the organization has been in question. At this stage of his…

Lakers Rumors: Jeremy Holsopple Hired As Head Strength And Conditioning Coach

Over the last year, the Los Angeles Lakers have put an added emphasis on player development, knowing they will need to win on the margins to be successful in today's NBA given the constraints of the collective bargaining agreement. That…

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