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: LeBron James Downplays Significance Of Working Out At Cavaliers Facility

Despite choosing to pick up his $52.6 million player option, there currently is no guarantee that LeBron James will be suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season. Him opting in was accompanied by a statement from…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Refutes Report He Doesn’t Enjoy Playing With Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers front office is currently focused on putting a roster around Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves that can compete for a championship, and that started with the center position. It's no secret that the Lakers…

Lakers Rumors: Heat Asking For Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht & First-Round Pick For Andrew Wiggins

The Los Angeles Lakers' roster is starting to come together with the free agent additions of Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia. Rob Pelinka still has more work to do if the Lakers want to contend for a championship, however, as…

Has A LeBron James Trade That Makes Sense For All Parties Been Staring Us In The Face?

This offseason has been a peculiar one for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, to say the least. He picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but the news was accompanied by a statement from…

NBA Rumors: Lakers Involved In Potential Record Seven-Team Expanded Kevin Durant Trade

The NBA offseason is off and running and so far, the Los Angeles Lakers have lost Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets. That opened up the full mid-level exception though, which they used to sign Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia.…

Lakers Announce Summer League Roster, Including Bronny James, Dalton Knecht & More

The 2025 NBA Draft and start of free agency came and went, which means that Summer League is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers. As usual, the Lakers will play in the California Classic at Chase Center…

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Contract Details

After staying relatively quiet at the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers finally struck on Wednesday afternoon as reports indicate they agreed to a contract with Deandre Ayton, who was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers and…

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Expected To Sign After Clearing Waivers

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the 2025 postseason with championship aspirations after winning 50 games and clinching the No. 3 seed in a loaded Western Conference. Unfortunately though, their roster flaws were quickly exposed as they were defeated by…

Lakers News: Adou Thiero To Miss Summer League Due To Knee Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that 2025 second-round draft pick Adou Thiero won't participate in the team's summer league games, per the team due to a left knee injury. He's in the final stages of his return to play process…

Lakers Rumors: First Free Agency Call Was To Jake LaRavia

The first day of free agency was a quiet one for the Los Angeles Lakers, although they did make one signing, bringing in wing Jake LaRavia on a reported two-year, $12 million contract. Signing LaRavia helps make up for the…

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