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: Jose Calderon Out, Timofey Mozgov Questionable For Preseason Finale

The main goal of this year's training camp and preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the development of the team's young players under new head coach Luke Walton...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Says Brandon Ingram Is Learning ‘Rather Quickly’

Los Angeles Lakers second overall pick Brandon Ingram has come a long way in a short time in his time with the team...

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Tyronn Lue Compares LeBron James And Kyrie Irving To Shaquille O’Neal And Kobe Bryant

Behind stellar play from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, the Cleveland Cavaliers erased a 3-1 deficit to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals to win their first championship since coming into the league in 1970...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Has Been Impressed With Thomas Robinson

One of the Los Angeles Lakers under the radar acquisitions before the start of Training Camp was signing power forward Thomas Robinson, who was the fifth overall pick in 2012, to a Training Camp contract...

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Lakers News: Draymond Green Says Julius Randle Can Be ‘Better’ Than Him

With the Los Angeles Lakers recently playing the Golden State Warriors in the preseason, a lot has been talked about the Lakers possibly developing a similar culture to the one the Warriors, who broke an NBA record with 73 wins…

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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Played Saturday Despite Loss Of Friend

Despite starting all 79 games he played last season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson has begun this preseason coming off the bench for first-year coach Luke Walton, a role he is not accustomed to...

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Lakers News: Steve Kerr Says Luke Walton Is Going To Be A ‘Brilliant Coach’

Los Angeles Lakers first-year head coach Luke Walton got his first crack at the former team he coach as the Lakers played the Golden State Warriors Saturday night in Las Vegas...

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Lakers News: Steve Kerr Gives Luke Walton Opportunity To Prepare For Warriors

This past offseason the Los Angeles Lakers decide to fire one former Lakers player, head coach Byron Scott, and hired another former Laker in Luke Walton...

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Lakers Vs. Kings Preview: Two Young Teams Square Off In Las Vegas

The Los Angeles Lakers faced their toughest test so far this preseason when they hosted the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday...

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Lil Wayne Advises Post-Kobe Lakers To ‘Just Have Fun’ This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently entering their first season in the past couple of decades without Kobe Bryant, as the Lakers great retired after last season, going out in style as he scored 60 points and led the Lakers…

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