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: Mitch Kupchak Expects Big Year Out Of D’Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers held their Media Day Monday ahead of training camp beginning on Tuesday in Santa Barbara, meaning NBA basketball is officially back...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Says Vibe Is Different Without Kobe Bryant Around

While the development of the team's young players was a priority for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015-16, it ended up taking a back seat when Lakers legend Kobe Bryant announced that it would be his last season in the…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Praises Rookie Brandon Ingram

For the second consecutive season the Los Angeles Lakers had the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, and after selecting point guard D'Angelo Russell out of Ohio State in 2015 this year they decided to go with Duke forward…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Says Team Is Focused On Defense

One of the biggest struggles for the Los Angeles Lakers last season was defense, as the team's nucleus was young and inexperienced on that end...

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Lakers News: Players Have Discussed Potential National Anthem Protests

San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick made national news recently, as he decided to sit for the national anthem to protest social injustice, and the treatment of African-Americans and other minorities by law enforcement in recent times in particular...

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Ex-Lakers Guard Jabari Brown Signs With Milwaukee Bucks

One of the biggest surprises for the Los Angeles Lakers towards the end of the 2014-15 season was the emergence of shooting guard Jabari Brown, who was originally signed to a 10-day contract from the team's D-League affiliate Los Angeles…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Excited About Return To Team

The Los Angeles Lakers begin Training Camp in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, and it was reported Wednesday that the team has re-signed veteran forward Metta World Peace to help complete the Training Camp roster...

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Lakers Rookie Brandon Ingram To Throw Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

https://youtu.be/2nlCB_WiZnk The Los Angeles Lakers selected Duke University forward Brandon Ingram with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, as he hopes to pick up the slack in Los Angeles left by the retirement of Lakers legend…

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Likes What He Has Seen Out Of Julius Randle, Larry Nance Jr.

One of the more interesting battles during training camp this year for the Los Angeles Lakers will be the battle for the starting power forward job between second-year players Julius Randle and Larry Nance Jr...

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Lakers News: Yi Jianlian Confident He Can Stretch The Floor, Shoot Threes

This offseason the Los Angeles Lakers made an unexpected move when they signed Chinese big man Yi Jianlian to a one-year veteran minimum contract, although bonuses and incentives could bring the contract up to around $8 million...

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