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: GM Rob Pelinka Won’t Set Timeline Of Returning Team To Contention

Three years ago Los Angeles Lakers part-owner and former executive vice president of basketball operation Jim Buss said...

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: ‘We Have To Get Better Talent’ Through Free Agency

The last few offseasons have been difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans, as they have attempted to bring in various superstar free agents...

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Lakers News: GM Rob Pelinka’s Goal Is To Make The Franchise The Best In All Of Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers and president of basketball operations Magic Johnson held a press conference Friday afternoon to announce the hiring of their new general manager, Rob Pelinka...

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Lakers Vs. Mavericks Preview: L.A. Travels To Dallas Looking To Snap Seven-Game Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are two teams headed in different directions this season, as after starting the season 10-10 the Lakers have since gone 9-34 and hold the worst record in the Western Conference...

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Lakers Vs. Pelicans Preview: L.A. Hosts DeMarcus Cousins, New Look New Orleans Team

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled since the All-Star break and the trade of Lou Williams, as they have dropped all four of their games since the break, and six straight overall...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Praises All-Star Center DeMarcus Cousins

The Sacramento Kings made a huge move before the trade deadline as they finally decided to part ways with All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins, trading him to the New Orleans Pelicans...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Believes Brandon Ingram’s Ceiling Depends On His Shooting

For the second straight year the Los Angeles Lakers had the second overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2016...

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Lonzo Ball’s Father, LaVar, Explains Why He Should Be Top Pick In 2017 NBA Draft

With March Madness just around the corner, the hype surrounding the top college basketball players is beginning to build ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft...

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Game Recap: Lakers Fall To Hornets Despite Strong Night From D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle

The Los Angeles Lakers have been less than stellar since the All-Star break and trade of Lou Williams, as they have suffered two double-digit losses...

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Lakers Nation Power Rankings: Trade Deadline Helped Bolster Some Playoff Teams, Helped Others Tank

The NBA All-Star weekend and trade deadline have come and gone, and while the deadline was a bit disappointing, there were still plenty of moves made...

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