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 Video: LeBron James Works Out For First Time Since Knee Injury

While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to announce it officially, all expectations are that he will be returning for a 23rd season in the NBA and eighth in the purple and gold. Before making it official though,…

Lakers News: LeBron James Reacts To Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Injury

Sunday night marked the first Game 7 in an NBA Finals since 2016, although the wind was sucked out of the game early when Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with what appeared to be a significant…

Lakers News: Alex Caruso Jokes That He Won ‘Real’ Championship With Thunder

Alex Caruso can now say he is a two-time NBA Champion as he won one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 and then with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025. The titles came in very different fashions for Caruso…

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Becomes First To Accomplish Feat Since Lakers’ Shaquille O’Neal

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander capped off a historic season on Sunday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 to clinch their first NBA Championship. To no surprise, Gilgeous-Alexander took home NBA Finals MVP for his efforts,…

Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Importance Of Offseason Training

No athlete has taken care of their body as well as Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who at the age of 40 remains one of the best players in the NBA. Not only does James continue to demonstrate greatness…

Lakers News: Quincy Olivari Discusses Summer League Plans

The 2025 NBA Finals have come to an end, which means the offseason can officially get underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. It is expected to be a busy one as the NBA Draft takes place on Wednesday and Thursday…

Lakers Legend Pau Gasol Comments On ‘Unforgettable’ Playoff Runs For Thunder & Pacers

It unfortunately was another year of the Los Angeles Lakers watching another team hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games to win their first NBA Championship. The NBA Finals featured…

Western Conference Gets Even Tougher For Lakers With Kevin Durant Being Traded From Suns To Rockets

After a first round playoff exit, the Los Angeles Lakers know they need to make significant moves this offseason in order to get back into championship contention. The Western Conference is as loaded as it has ever been, and other…

Lakers News: Tom Brady Calls LeBron James The ‘Greatest Ever’

What Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been able to do in the NBA at his age is unmatched as he turned in another All-NBA season in his 22nd year in the league. In the NBA's entire history, no…

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Warns Lakers To Stay Away From Shohei Ohtani After Sale To Mark Walter

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped a bombshell this week when reports came out that the Buss family was selling their majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter, who already was a minority owner. Walter is also the majority owner…

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