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 Draft News: Dennis Smith Jr. To Meet And Workout With L.A. Sunday

When the Los Angeles Lakers earned the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft for the third consecutive year, it gave them a lot of options of what young player they want to add to the organization...

Video: Magic Johnson, Pat Riley Discuss What Made Showtime Lakers So Special

The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, nicknamed "Showtime," were perhaps the most fun team to watch in NBA history as they won five championships in a nine-year span...

Bleacher Report’s ‘Game Of Zones’ Finale Features LaVar Ball, Magic Johnson, & Lakers Young Core

On the season finale, Magic Johnson and the Lakers young core, as well as LaVar, are featured, as LaVar sees his evil plan of Lonzo ending up on the Lakers come true...

Video: Lonzo Ball, Rest Of Ball Family, Go Sneaker Shopping In Los Angeles

The Ball family, whose brand Big Baller Brand recently released their first signature shoe, the “ZO2,” recently went sneaker shopping with Joe La Puma of Complex at Flight Club in Los Angeles...

Lakers Draft News: Lonzo Ball Unsure If He Will Workout With Other Teams

On Wednesday the long awaited Los Angeles Lakers workout of UCLA product Lonzo Ball took place at the Lakers practice facility in EL Segundo...

Lakers Draft News: Lonzo Ball Emphasizes Needing To Add Strength

Former UCLA basketball star Lonzo Ball finally worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday morning, the team that is the favorite to take him in the upcoming NBA Draft...

Lakers Draft Rumors: L.A. Open To Trading Down From No. 2 Pick

When the Los Angeles Lakers earned the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery it gave president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka plenty of options. One of those options is to draft a…

Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Trolls Jalen Rose In Hilarious ESPN Commercial

Los Angeles Lakers Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has begun his life after basketball, as he officially retired after the 2015-16 season, going out in style as he scored 60 points in his last career game...

Chicago Bulls Star Jimmy Butler Addresses Lakers Rumors On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Chicago Bulls All-Star Jimmy Butler recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles, and naturally the rumors about him coming to the Los Angeles Lakers came up...

NBA Rumors: Chris Paul Will Give Spurs ‘Serious Consideration’ In Free Agency If He Leaves Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul is set to hit free agency this offseason, and after losing in Game 7 of the first round to the Utah Jazz...