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 Great Kobe Bryant, Nike Form Youth Basketball League In Los Angeles

A little over a year ago, Kobe Bryant played his last NBA game with the Los Angeles Lakers, going out with a bang as he scored 60 points to earn a comeback victory over the Utah Jazz...

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Lakers News: Timofey Mozgov Believes Ivica Zubac Needs More Development Before Being A Starter

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent a couple remodel at the center position last offseason, as starter from last year Roy Hibbert left in free agency...

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Believes Front Office Has ‘Clear Vision’ For The Franchise

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the 2016-17 NBA season Wednesday night with a loss to the Golden State Warriors, securing a 26-56 record for the year...

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Lakers Vs. Warriors Preview: L.A. Looks To Close Out Season On Six-Game Winning Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game Tuesday night when they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 108-96...

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Lakers Vs. Timberwolves Preview: Los Angeles Goes For Fourth Straight Win

The Los Angeles Lakers have forgotten how to tank the past few games, as they have won three straight games for the first time since Nov. 2-6, way back in the beginning of the season...

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Believes LaVar Ball Can Be An NBA Coach

LaVar Ball, the father of former UCLA star and upcoming lottery pick Lonzo Ball, has been in the news a lot recently for some of the comments he has made...

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Lakers News: Dennis Rodman Says He Couldn’t Deal With Kobe Bryant And Shaquille Oneal’s Arguing

It is no secret that former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal did not see eye to eye on everything when they played together...

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Lakers Vs. Spurs Preview: L.A. Travels To San Antonio In Second To Last Road Game Of Season

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a tough win over the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday afternoon, coming back to win 108-103...

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Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson Among Los Angeles 2024 Olympic Board Of Directors Nominees

With the St. Louis Rams moving to Los Angeles and building a new state-of-the-art stadium in Inglewood, the city of Los Angeles is looking to become the sports capital of the world...

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Lakers News: Judge Approves Jeanie Buss’ Petition to Be Controlling Owner For Life

The last couple months have been a whirlwind for the Los Angeles Lakers organization, as owner Jeanie Buss decided to fire general manager Mitch Kupchak, and her own brother Jim, who was vice president of basketball operations, and replaced them…

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