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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Game Recap: Brandon Ingram Sets Career High Despite Lakers 119-98 Loss To San Antonio Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs Sunday afternoon in their second game after the All-Star break....

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Shaquille O’Neal Discusses Phil Jackson’s Methods With FS1’s Chris Broussard

The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s formed one of the most dominant teams of all-time, en route to three consecutive championships...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Says Magic Johnson Hiring ‘Isn’t About Going Back To Showtime’

https://youtu.be/-l5opM_iB0E The Los Angeles Lakers and president Jeanie Buss made wholesale changes Tuesday morning, as they announced that Magic Johnson is taking over as president of basketball operations and both Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak have been relieved of their…

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Lakers News: ‘Strong Indications’ Sports Agent Rob Pelinka Will Be Next General Manager

The Los Angeles Lakers made big news Tuesday morning, as they announced that Magic Johnson is taking over the role of president of basketball operations, and Jim Buss (executive vice president of basketball operations) and Mitch Kupchak (general manager) have…

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Lakers’ Metta World Peace Says Russell Westbrook Is Best Player In NBA, Anthony Davis Is Second

The discussion of who is the best player in the NBA is always ongoing, although the last few years LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers has earned the respect from his peers to be considered the best player in the…

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says Age Minimum ‘Needs To Be Studied’ More

Under the current NBA rules, to be eligible to enter the NBA Draft players must be 19 years of age and at least one year removed from high school...

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2017 NBA All-Star Weekend: TV Schedule, Event Details And More

The first half of the NBA season has come and gone as the Los Angeles Lakers played their last game before the All-Star break Wednesday night when they lost to the Phoenix Suns...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Recently Contacted Brandon Ingram To Workout

Last season marked the end of an era for the Los Angeles Lakers, as after 20 seasons in the purple and gold Kobe Bryant decided to call it a career...

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Game Recap: Lakers Get Blown Out By Suns, Go Into All-Star Break At 19-39

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough loss Tuesday night, as they fell to the Sacramento Kings 97-96 despite an outstanding fourth quarter performance from Lou Williams...

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Lakers Vs. King Preview: L.A. Returns Home From Grammy Road Trip To Host Sacramento

The Los Angeles Lakers closed out their annual Grammy road trip well, winning two of their last three games with the most recent victory coming against the Milwaukee Bucks...

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