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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LeBron James: Lakers Have ‘No Room For Error’ As Currently Constructed

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing loss to the L.A. Clippers in their first game at Intuit Dome as they were never really in it. The defeat dropped the Lakers to 22-18 on the season which…

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JJ Redick Makes Stunning Admission About Lakers Roster

As the midway point of the 2024-25 season approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers are in an interesting spot as new head coach JJ Redick has them at sixth in a loaded Western Conference. It's no secret that the Lakers' roster…

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Lakers Video: Cam & Max Christie Exchanges Jerseys After Playing Against Each Other For First Time

The Los Angeles Lakers may have suffered a disappointing loss to the L.A. Clippers on Sunday night, but it was a special day for Max Christie and his family. Max's younger brother Cam got drafted by the Clippers in the…

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Expects To Play Against Wizards Despite Banging Knees Vs. Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their worst losses of the season on Sunday night as they were blown out by the L.A. Clippers in their first game at Intuit Dome, being outplayed from the jump. To make matters…

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Recap: Clippers Beat Lakers With Ease In First Trip To Intuit Dome

Every game this century between the Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers had been played at Crypto.com Arena until Sunday night when the two teams squared off at the brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood for the first time. The…

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Trey Jemison III Grateful To Be With Lakers After Almost Quitting Basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers recently added some frontcourt depth by signing former New Orleans Pelicans center Trey Jemison III to a two-way contract. It didn't take long for Jemison to find the court for the Lakers as he made his…

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LeBron James: Lakers Hung On To Beat Nets Despite Not Playing Best Game

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had a prime opportunity at an easy win on Friday night, hosting a tanking Brooklyn Nets team that was coming off a 59-point loss to the L.A. Clippers. The game did not play…

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Austin Reaves Focused On Getting Win For Lakers Amid Career Night

Austin Reaves had a career-high 38 points on Friday night and the Los Angeles Lakers needed every bit of it to escape with a 102-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Reaves did most of his scoring in the second half…

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LeBron James: It’s Beautiful To See Austin Reaves Run With Opportunity With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night thanks to stellar performances from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. James had a strong all-around, efficient game, finishing with 29 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one…

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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Welcomes Roki Sasaki To Dodgers

Los Angeles Lakers legend is a part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and they are celebrating a heck of a year after signing Shohei Ohtani and winning the 2024 World Series. The celebration has not stopped for Johnson and…

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