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 Video: Shaq’s Statue Unveiled In Star Plaza At Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchise in NBA history, winning 16 NBA Championships, behind star...

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Lakers Great Kobe Bryant Calls Shaquille O’Neal ‘Most Dominant Player I’ve Ever Seen’

Fridy was a monumental day for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise and the city of Los Angeles, as Staples Center unveiled...

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Lakers Vs. Clippers Preview: Young Core Looks To Build Off Sunday’s Performance

Despite it being their fifth straight loss, the Los Angeles Lakers played the defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers tough Sunday night, leading for most of the game...

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Game Recap: D’Angelo Russell’s Career Night Not Enough As Lakers Fall To Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night, looking for their 21st win of the season...

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Game Recap: Lakers Lose Close Game At Home To Philadelphia 76ers, 118-116

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday night looking to build off Thursday night’s win over the Phoenix Suns...

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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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