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: Larry Nance Jr. Welcomes New Rookies To L.A. By Playing Paintball

The Los Angeles Lakers young core of players grew by four at the 2017 NBA Draft, as they took UCLA point guard Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick before taking Utah forward Kyle Kuzma at 27, Villanova guard…

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Lakers News: L.A. Reached Out To Tyler Ennis After Free Agency Began

NBA free agency began Friday night, but so far the Los Angeles Lakers have been quiet, as president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka have emphasized that the organization will not be big players in free…

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Former Lakers Guard Derek Fisher Formally Charged With DUI

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher was involved in an incident last month on June 5, as he crashed his car on the 101 Freeway causing it to flip...

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Lakers News: L.A. Ranks Sixth In Merchandise Sold For 2016-17 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their fourth straight losing season in 2016-17, finished 27-55 which was the third-worst record in the NBA...

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NBA Rumors: Paul George Would ‘Remain Open’ To Re-Signing With Cavs If He Gets Traded There

Indiana Pacers star forward Paul George has let it be known that he plans to leave the Pacers next summer when he becomes a free agent with the intention of joining his hometown Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers Video: New Twitter Commercial Feature Shaquille O’Neal, Talks About Lonzo Ball Being ‘G.O.A.T.’

Twitter just released a new commercial featuring Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal and talk about Lonzo Ball being the G.O.A.T...

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All-Star Point Guard John Wall Recruiting Paul George To Join Wizards

The rumors surrounding Indiana Pacers star forward Paul George have been plentiful in the past couple weeks, as he made it known that he plans to leave the Pacers next summer when he becomes a free agent with the intention…

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Lakers News: Paul George Claims Moving Truck Outside Of Indiana Home Was His Neighbor’s

Indiana Pacers star Paul George recently let it be known that he plans to leave the Pacers in free agency next summer, with the intention of joining his hometown Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Calls Magic Johnson’s Comments About His Leadership ‘Irrelevant’

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to free up some much needed salary cap space last week...

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Lakers News: Artist Jonas Never Paints Mural Of Lonzo Ball Outside Spectrum SportsNet Studio

The newest Los Angeles Lakers point guard, Lonzo Ball, has been making his rounds in the city this past week, throwing out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium, the same day as being introduced as a Laker at the team's…

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