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: Metta World Peace Does Not Want Teammates To Become Entitled

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone through a bit of a rough stretch recently, losing eight of their last 11 games after Monday night's loss to the Utah Jazz...

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Lakers News: Tarik Black Will Not Travel With Team For Wednesday’s Game vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers received some more bad news during Monday's game, as another key player, center Tarik Black, went down with an injury during their game against the Utah Jazz...

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Lakers News: Ivica Zubac Recalled From Los Angeles D-Fenders

The Los Angeles Lakers have been bit by the injury bug lately, as it was recently announced that point guard Jose Calderon will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a hamstring strain...

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Game Recap: Lakers Blown Out In New Orleans To Start Road Trip

After defeating the Atlanta Hawks 109-94 at home on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers began a difficult four games in five days road trip as they began it by traveling to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday...

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Lakers Rumors: Could Phil Jackson Still Wind Up In LA?

In two stints as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson has led them to seven finals appearances, winning five NBA championships...

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Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant Heap Praise On Young Lakers

In the 2010 Playoffs the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant, were the runaway favorite to return to the NBA Finals...

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Game Recap: Short-Handed Lakers Blown Out By Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers had an emotional victory Tuesday night as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109...

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Lakers Rumors: Jordan Clarkson Was Almost Passed Over In 2014 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers have done a great job of rebuilding through the draft the last few seasons...

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New NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Likely To Be In Place By Early December

The NBA is currently facing a bit of a dilemma as Dec. 15 is the deadline for either the commissioner's office or the National Basketball Players Association to opt out of the current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement...

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Miami Heat To Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Dec. 22 Against Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers created a dynasty in the early 2000s with head coach Phil Jackson along with one of the most dominant players of all-time, Shaquille O'Neal, and a young star in Kobe Bryant...

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