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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NBA Rumors: Chris Paul Expected To Re-Sign With Clippers, Blake Griffin Less Certain

The core nucleus of the Los Angeles Clippers have been together for a while now, as they have made the postseason in six straight seasons...

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Kobe Bryant Focuses On Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas In Fourth Installment Of Canvas Video Series

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has begun life after basketball after retiring at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season, and he has already started demonstrating what he wants to do for the rest of his life: storytelling...

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Lakers News: Marcelo Huertas Thanks Fans, Organization For His Time In Los Angeles

Before the NBA trade deadline this past season, the Los Angeles Lakers completed two separate trades with the Houston Rockets...

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Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Talks About Emulating Michael Jordan

It is unquestionable that Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are two of the biggest basketball players to ever play the game, but it goes beyond just basketball skills that made them both so special...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Stars In New Gatorade Commercial

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is the star of Gatorade's new commercial, promoting the company's new Flow Thirst Quencher...

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NBA News: All-NBA Teams Will Be Announced Before Draft

Under the new NBA collective bargaining agreement, there is a Designated Player Exception, which means that if players qualify for an All-NBA team, they are able to sign a maximum extension with their current team that winds up being up…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Represent Los Angeles At NBA Draft Lottery

The Los Angeles Lakers had another rough season in 2016-17, as they finished 26-56, which was the third worst record in the NBA. To keep their first round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Lakers pick will need to…

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Chris Bosh Believes He Can Return To Play In The NBA

Since signing with the Miami Heat in 2010, All-Star power forward Chris Bosh has gone through some ups and downs...

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Dodgers Pass Lakers As L.A.’s Favorite Team According To LMU Survey

Since the "Showtime" era, the Los Angeles Lakers have not only been the most popular team in the city of Los Angeles, but one of the most popular teams in the entire country and world, as players in Magic Johnson,…

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Lakers News: Luol Deng Says 2016-17 Season Left A ‘Bitter Taste In His Mouth’

Last offseason the Los Angeles made a bit of a head-scratching move, signing veteran forward Luol Deng to a four-year, $72 million contract...

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