Daniel Starkand

Newport Beach

Managing Editor at Lakers Nation

Managing editor @LakersNation. Also contribute to @DodgerBlue1958 and @RamsNewswire. Contact: [email protected]

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Articles

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Origin For Love Of Basketball

6 days ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

Luka Doncic and LeBron James grew close after unexpectedly becoming teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, although they obviously still have a lot to learn about each other. They got the chance to do that though with James’ “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash announcing that Doncic will be a guest on Sunday’s episode.
Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Likely To Pick Up Player Option For 2025-26 Season

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

After wrapping up his 22nd season in the NBA, LeBron James has some decisions to make when it comes to his future with the Los Angeles Lakers and in the league overall. James was noncommittal about returning for a 23rd season and eight in L.A. after the Lakers were eliminated from the postseason, wanting to take time to talk it over with him family before making any decisions. LeBron has a player option for the 2025-26 season worth $52.6 million that he has to make a decision on by June 29.
Lakers News: Markieff Morris Reacts To Luka Doncic Weight Loss

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

Luka Doncic is coming off a humbling season after unexpectedly getting traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. In the aftermath of the blockbuster deal, the Mavericks made it clear that they didn’t think Luka’s work ethic and conditioning were good enough to build around him long-term. Then after a first-round playoff exit, Doncic was again the subject of a lot of scrutiny for his poor defense and conditioning against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Lakers Viewed As 'Clear Fit' If Myles Turner Leaves Pacers

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

Heading into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest need is the center position and general manager Rob Pelinka made that clear at his annual end-of-the-year press conference. The Lakers essentially ended the 2024-25 season without a center and it cost them in the playoffs with them being eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the center options on the free agent market are limited, the best name that could be available is Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers.
Austin Reaves' Agent Issues Warning Amid Trade Rumors

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

The Los Angeles Lakers have a big offseason ahead and one of their most crucial decisions will be what they do with Austin Reaves. The guard is coming off a career-year in which he averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 73 games. But he struggled a bit in the postseason, which has led some fans to want to trade him.
Luka Doncic 'Dedicated Himself To Transforming His Body' This Offseason

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

The Los Angeles Lakers have been out of the playoffs for a few weeks, but Luka Doncic still had social media buzzing on Sunday when he showed up to Real Madrid’s game and appeared to be in great shape. Doncic’s body and conditioning was a big topic of conversation this past season as it was the main reason the Dallas Mavericks shockingly decided to trade him to the Lakers.
Davante Adams Excited To Build Connection With Matthew Stafford

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Daniel Starkand

The Los Angeles Rams’ big offseason move was bringing in veteran wide receiver Davante Adams, giving quarterback Matthew Stafford a legit threat to work with on the outside. Stafford is a very wide receiver friendly quarterback as the two best receiving seasons of all time, Calvin Johnson and Cooper Kupp, both came with him throwing him the ball. Because of that, Adams is looking forward to teaming with Stafford and has heard great things about him.
LeBron James Offers Prayers To Celtics’ Jayson Tatum After Leg Injury

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Daniel Starkand

LeBron James has always been known to be a basketball junky so even though the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round, he is still locked in to the NBA postseason, which has been one of the best in years. There have been a number of surprising series’ so far but perhaps the most shocking of them all is the New York Knicks leading 3-1 over the defending-champion Boston Celtics in the second round.
LeBron James Offers Prayers To Celtics' Jayson Tatum After Leg Injury

3 weeks ago | lakersnation.com | Daniel Starkand

LeBron James has always been known to be a basketball junky so even though the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round, he is still locked in to the NBA postseason, which has been one of the best in years. There have been a number of surprising series’ so far but perhaps the most shocking of them all is the New York Knicks leading 3-1 over the defending-champion Boston Celtics in the second round.
This Day In Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton Becomes Fourth Player To Hit Home Run Out Of Dodger Stadium

3 weeks ago | dodgerblue.com | Daniel Starkand

On May 12, 2015, former Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the fourth player to hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium with a solo shot off Mike Bolsinger in the first inning. Stanton’s blast traveled an estimated 475 feet, and was so impressive that left fielder Scott Van Slyke didn’t turn around to look at it. Los Angeles Dodgers fans at Chavez Ravine had no choice but to stand up and cheer.