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 Rumors: Why Trading LeBron James May Not Be Easy

LeBron James and his agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports dropped a bit of a bomb on the Los Angeles Lakers when they announced that he would be picking up his player option for the 2025-26 season. With that announcement…

Can The Lakers Sign Deandre Ayton?

The Los Angeles Lakers' plans may have changed on the eve of free agency when reports came out that Deandre Ayton had negotiated a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers are in desperate need of a center…

Potential Lakers Center Target Deandre Ayton Agrees To Buyout With Trail Blazers

NBA free agency kicks off on Monday and it's no secret what the Los Angeles Lakers will be looking for as they don't currently have a center on the roster. The Lakers have been linked to a number of big…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Picks Up Player Option For 2025-26 Season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James remains one of the best players in the league as despite turning 40 in his 22nd season, he was named to Second Team All-NBA. As great as he still is though, it's natural for…

Lakers Rumors: Dorian Finney-Smith Declines Player Option

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking for a true 3-and-D for a while now and finally got one when they traded for Dorian Finney-Smith in the middle of the 2024-25 season. He was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets along…

Rich Paul & LeBron James Putting Pressure On Lakers Front Office?

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made a decision on his contract on Sunday morning as reports indicate he will be picking up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. That had been the expectation all along, although…

Lakers Rumors: Jordan Goodwin’s Team Option Picked Up

One of the decisions the Los Angeles Lakers had to make this offseason had to do with the contract status of guard Jordan Goodwin. After some impressive play with the South Bay Lakers in the G League to start the…

Lakers Rumors: Two-Way Qualifying Offer Tendered To Christian Koloko

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the 2025 NBA Draft with just one pick at No. 55 overall in the second round. Before Day 2 of the draft, the Lakers were able to complete a trade to move up to…

Lakers Rumors: ‘No Signs’ Luka Doncic Won’t Agree To Extension

Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office are busy trying to put a championship-contending roster together, although arguably their most important business this offseason involves Luka Doncic. The Slovenian star is eligible for a contract extension in August,…

Lakers Rumors: Latest On Walker Kessler, Nic Claxton, Robert Williams III, Clint Capela & More

The NBA offseason is underway and there already have been some big moves around the league, although to this point the Los Angeles Lakers have not done anything. The Lakers don't currently have a center on the roster and have…