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: Luke Walton Pegs Team’s Leaders For This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a complete culture change this preseason as not only did Lakers legend and team leader Kobe Bryant retire, but the team made a coaching change hiring a former teammate of Bryant's, Luke Walton making…

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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Credits Physical Play To Growing Up In San Antonio

A lot of the focus during training camp this year for the Los Angeles Lakers under first year coach Luke Walton was on the defensive end of the court, as the Lakers finished at or near the bottom of the…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Says Team Can Surprise People, Wants To Be A Leader

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed their first training camp under first-year head coach Luke Walton, as they begin their season Wednesday night when they host the Houston Rockets...

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Says Hard Work Earned Him A Roster Spot

With Monday being the deadline for NBA teams to announce their rosters, as the season begins Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers had some tough decisions to make...

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Lakers News: Kevin McHale Thinks Luke Walton Will ‘Do A Great Job’ In Los Angeles

After the worst season in franchise history in 2015-16, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with their head coach Byron Scott...

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Thinks He Should Still Be Los Angeles’ Head Coach

Since Phil Jackson left the organization in 2011, the Los Angeles Lakers have had four different head coaches going into their sixth season since his departure...

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Talks About Relationship With Mike Brown

Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, formely known as Ron Artest, will always be known by most for one incident...

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Lakers Vs. Suns Preview: Teams Square Off In Preseason Finale

The Los Angeles Lakers first preseason in the Luke Walton era hasn't been the worst and hasn't been the best as the team currently sits at 2-4 after consecutive losses to the Golden State Warriors...

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Lakers News: Jose Calderon Out, Timofey Mozgov Questionable For Preseason Finale

The main goal of this year's training camp and preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the development of the team's young players under new head coach Luke Walton...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Says Brandon Ingram Is Learning ‘Rather Quickly’

Los Angeles Lakers second overall pick Brandon Ingram has come a long way in a short time in his time with the team...

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