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: LeBron James ‘Would Love’ To Team Up With Russell Westbrook

Reports around the NBA suggest that LeBron James would love to team up with Russell Westbrook on the Los Angeles Lakers next summer...

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Lakers Rumors: Pursuit Of LeBron James Was A ‘Major Motivating Factor’ In Signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The Los Angeles Lakers pursuit of free agent LeBron James in 2018 is believed to be a factor in why they signed Kentavious-Caldwell Pope this summer...

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Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Believes The Lessons He Learned Last Year Will Help Him Improve

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram believes that the lessons he learned his rookie season will help him improve this year...

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Lakers News: Kevin Durant Says He Traded For No. 1 Pick In NBA 2K To Take Lonzo Ball

In a recent podcast with Bill Simmons, Kevin Durant said that in his MyGM Mode of NBA 2K he traded up to get the No. 1 overall pick to take Lonzo Ball...

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Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Sets Goal Of Not Being Worst Defensive Team In League

Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. set a goal of not being the worst defensive team in the league as guys are more focused on that end of the floor...

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Lakers Fined $500,000 For Violating Anti-Tampering Rule With Paul George

The Los Angeles Lakers have been fined $500,000 for violating anti-tampering rules in regards to former Indiana Pacers forward Paul George...

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Top 10 Rated Players At Each Position In NBA 2K18 Released

NBA 2K recently released the top 10 rated players at each position for the new NBA 2K18, and not a single Los Angeles Lakers player made the list...

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Lakers News: Lamar Odom Compliments Pau Gasol’s Style Of Play

Former Los Angeles Lakers great Lamar Odom was very complimentary of his former teammate Pau Gasol, saying he did not get enough credit...

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Lakers News: Jesse Buss Addresses What Position He Sees Kyle Kuzma Playing This Season

Los Angeles Lakers Director of Scouting/Assistant GM Jesse Buss addresses what position he sees rookie Kyle Kuzma playing this season...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Pays Tribute To College Coach Jud Heathcote On Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson paid tribute on Twitter to his college coach Jud Heathcote who recently died...

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