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 Acquire Walker Kessler In Sign-And-Trade With Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have acquired center Walker Kessler is a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz in exchange for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030. As part of the deal,…

Lakers Rumors: Hawks Want Pick Swap In Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trade

As the Los Angeles Lakers look for a starting power forward, Jonathan Kuminga has emerged as their top option on the free agent market. For the Lakers to be able to offer Kuminga a contract he would take, they either…

Lakers Sign Quentin Grimes To Four-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed former Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. While the teams of the deal were not disclosed, it is reported to be a four-year contract worth $60 million with a player option in the…

Lakers’ Potential Offer For Jonathan Kuminga Revealed

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to round out their roster, their biggest need is a wing with size who can defend. The name that keeps coming up as a fit is Jonathan Kuminga, formerly of the Golden State Warriors…

Lakers Rumors: Kevon Looney Signing One-Year Contract In Free Agency

It's been a busy week for the Los Angeles Lakers as they have been making moves that they believe will improve their roster. The Lakers used all of their available draft capital to acquire Walker Kessler to give them their…

Adou Thiero Ruled Out Of Lakers’ Summer League Game With Right Wrist Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Adou Thiero has been ruled out of Monday night's California Classic Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs with a right wrist injury. Thiero was originally listed in the starting lineup but…

Lakers Free Agent Rumors: Rui Hachimura Signs With Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency. There was mutual interest at the start of the offseason…

Lakers Sign AK Okereke To Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed undrafted free agent forward AK Okereke to a two-way contract. Okereke is listed at 6’7” and 245 pounds and is coming off a season in which he appeared in 36 games (35…

Recap: Cameron Carr Leads Lakers To Double OT Comeback Win Over Heat In California Classic

After a rough showing in their California Classic opener, the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team looked to get on track on Sunday afternoon when they took on the Miami Heat at Chase Center. It was a much better showing…

Cameron Carr Excited After Lakers Summer League Debut

Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Cameron Carr took the court for the first time in California Classic Summer League action on Friday night and impressed despite his team getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors. Carr was the…