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 Close Out Grizzlies To Begin 2026 On High Note

After a rough month of December, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track to start the new year when they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Both teams were missing a number of key contributors…

Lakers Injury Update: Adou Thiero To Be Re-Evaluated In 4 Weeks With Right MCL Sprain

The Los Angeles Lakers announced rookie forward Adou Thiero has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain. He will be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately four weeks. It's unclear when Thiero injured his knee, but it is worth nothing…

Recap: Lakers Close Out 2025 With Blowout Loss To Pistons

Looking to build off their win over the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers closed out the calendar year by hosting the Detroit Pistons, the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are the exact type…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Looking To Get Teammates Involved At Start Of Games

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has typically set the tone at the start of games as he is leading the league in first-quarter scoring by a wide margin at 12.0 points per game. With the team on a three-game…

Recap: Lakers Blow Out Kings To End Skid

After three straight blowout losses, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track on Sunday night when they hosted the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers remained shorthanded without Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent and Jaxson Hayes in the lineup,…

Rui Hachimura & Deandre Ayton Discuss How Lakers Will Make Up For Austin Reaves’ Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with injuries all season and that continues with it being announced that Austin Reaves will miss at least a month of action with a grade 2 calf strain. This injury is an unfortunate…

Lakers Injury Report: Jaxson Hayes Doubtful, Gabe Vincent Out Vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday night's game against the Sacramento Kings and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) remains out while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is doubtful and Drew Timme (concussion protocol) is questionable. Austin…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Feeling ‘Positive’ After Practice & Film Session

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a rough patch of their season, dropping three straight games for the first time with all coming in blowout fashion. Their most recent loss was to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day and afterwards,…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves To Undergo MRI On Injured Left Calf

The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of their Christmas Day contest against the Houston Rockets that Austin Reaves has been ruled out due to left calf soreness. He played 15 minutes in the first half before being ruled out…

Recap: Lakers Crushed By Rockets At Home On Christmas Day

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Houston Rockets as part of the NBA's annual Christmas Day slate. This was one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the day, and for good reason with Luka Doncic, LeBron James,…