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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Recap: Lakers Eliminated From Emirates NBA Cup With Loss To Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup. The winner would advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas this weekend, where they would play the Oklahoma City Thunder,…

Lakers Injury Update: Marcus Smart Planning On Returning Vs. Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart has missed the last six games with a back injury that was originally classified as spasms and then a left lumbar muscle strain. Even though he has been out for a couple of…

Rich Paul Doesn’t Believe Lakers Are Championship Contenders As Currently Constructed

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the surprise teams this season as they currently sit in second place in the Western Conference at 17-6 with a number of key players missing time with injuries. Despite them having LeBron…

Rich Paul Confirms LeBron James Will Finish Season With Lakers

This past offseason, there was a lot of talk about how LeBron James wants to finish his career and if it will be with the Los Angeles Lakers. His agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports made it clear that James…

Lakers Injury Update: Marcus Smart Remains Day-To-Day, Hopeful For Return Vs. Spurs

Marcus Smart has now missed the Los Angeles Lakers' last six games due to a nagging back injury that was first classified as spasms and then a left lumbar muscle strain. Lakers head coach JJ Redick originally did not expect…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James & Luka Doncic Return & Lead Victory Over 76ers

After splitting the first two games of their road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to end it on a high note on Sunday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers hadn't won in Philadelphia since December of 2017, but…

Recap: LeBron James Helps Lakers Close Out Victory Over 76ers

After splitting the first two games of their road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to end it on a high note when they took on the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening. Marcus Smart remained out for L.A., although LeBron…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Announces Birth Of Second Daughter

The Los Angeles Lakers have split the first two of their three-game East Coast road trip and have done so despite being without superstar Luka Doncic. Doncic has been away from the team due to personal reasons and without him,…

Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Blown Out By Celtics In Second Night Of Back-To-Back

Coming off their buzzer-beating win over the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night, continuing their road trip against the rival Boston Celtics. The Lakers were shorthanded in this one as Luka Doncic and…

Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ended In ‘Perfect Way’

The last time Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had failed to score double digits in a regular-season game, George W. Bush was still president and the first iPhone had just been introduced. In the Lakers' recent loss to the…