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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Luka Doncic Signs Contract Extension With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have signed superstar Luka Doncic to a long-term contract extension. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is reportedly to be a three-year max deal with a player option in…

Luka Doncic Expresses Excitement After Signing Contract Extension With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have a young superstar to build around moving forward as they inked Luka Doncic to a three-year contract extension on Saturday morning. The deal is reportedly for $165 million and includes a player option in the…

Rob Pelinka Respecting LeBron James’ Decision But Believes Retiring With Lakers Would Be ‘Great’

This offseason has been a strange one for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as despite picking up his player option for the 2025-26 season, his future with the organization remained uncertain. James has a full no-trade clause and…

Luka Doncic Believes Lakers Roster Can Compete For Championship

There has been a lot of talk this offseason about the moves the Los Angeles Lakers have made and if it got them any closer to competing for a championship. Coming off a 50-win season, the only notable player that…

How To Watch Luka Doncic Press Conference After Signing Extension With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to introduce newly-extended superstar Luke Doncic in a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Facility on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 11:30 a.m. PT. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will also be present and…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James’ Meeting With Nikola Jokic’s Agent Was About Maverick Carter’s Basketball League

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been the subject of a lot of speculation this offseason, and that was again the case this week. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic's European agent Misko Raznatovic took to social media to post…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Caught Off Guard By Aaron Judge’s Height; Believes He Can Play In NBA

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been in the spotlight in recent days with Men's Health putting him on their cover to discuss his offseason body transformation. Doncic looks like a completely different person after dropping weight and adding…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Began Two-A-Day Workouts ‘Immediately’ After Last Season Ended

When the Dallas Mavericks surprisingly traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, they made it clear in the aftermath that the superstar's lack of work ethic and dedication to taking care of his body played a key part in…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Emphasizes Need To Continue Taking Care Of Body

When Luka Doncic reports to Los Angeles Lakers training camp later this year, he will look like a new person. That's because the superstar has been putting in work this offseason to transform his body in order to reach his…

Lakers News: LeBron James Posts Early Workout To Get Ready For Year 23

Arguably no athlete has even been as committed to their body as Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, which is why he remains one of the best players in the NBA at age 40. James finished sixth in MVP voting…