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: 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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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Told Kristaps Porzingis He Has A ‘Bright Future’

In the 2015 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks and president Phil Jackson made an interesting and surprising pick with the fourth overall selection, as they selected a 19-year-old forward out of Latvia named Kristaps Porzingis...

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Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Young Backcourt In For Tough Test Against Portland

https://youtu.be/0gdu9Sxd7s8 The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a hot start as they have won two of three preseason games, getting contributions from various young players. D'Angelo Russell had one of his best games as a pro Sunday night…

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Was ‘A Little Worried’ When Lakers Signed Metta World Peace In 2009

After winning an NBA Championship in the 2008-09 season, the Los Angeles Lakers really only made one change for the following season and that was replacing Trevor Ariza, who signed with the Houston Rockets, with Metta World Peace, then known…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Remembers Advice Metta World Peace Gave Him Last Year

Before last season the Los Angeles Lakers signed veteran forward Metta World Peace to a training camp contract for potentially his season stint with the organization...

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