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: Luka Doncic Impresses In Preseason Debut But Lakers Fall To Suns

For the second time this preseason, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Phoenix Suns, although this time they hit the road looking to avenge their previous loss. The Lakers got some of their key pieces back in the lineup…

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Discusses How Role Changes With LeBron James Out

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar LeBron James to begin the season due to sciatica on his right side, which means other players like Rui Hachimura will need to step up in his absence to keep pace in…

Lakers Preseason: Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt & Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes have been ruled out of Tuesday night's preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. There were no injuries given for any of the players, so it's…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart To Make Preseason Debuts Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway through their preseason slate having played three of six games and to this point, Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart have not yet suited up. Doncic is not injured but after playing for Slovenia in…

Deandre Ayton Taking Pride In Being Lakers’ Starting Center & Anchor Of Defense

Deandre Ayton got to play in front of the Crypto.com Arena crowd as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time on Sunday night and flashed what he was capable of. In the Lakers' 126-116 win over…

JJ Redick: Dalton Knecht Has Been Best Offensive Player In Lakers Practices But Ceiling Will Depend On Defensive Improvement

With some key players out, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave second-year guard Dalton Knecht a start in Sunday night's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Knecht struggled in Summer League and didn't look much better in…

Austin Reaves Speaks To Deandre Ayton’s Importance To Lakers Roster

While Luka Doncic and LeBron James have yet to suit up this preseason, and the latter won't at all, the other Los Angeles Lakers players have gotten the opportunity to build chemistry together. That includes Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton,…

Lakers Injury Update: Chris Mañon Unlikely To Play In Preseason Due To Ankle Sprain

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without some key players during the preseason, although that is going to change with Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart expected to make their debuts on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. With only three…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves ‘Good’ After Leaving Game Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first win of the preseason on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors with guard Austin Reaves leading the way. Reaves played 23 minutes and led the Lakers with 21 points to go…

Lakers Preseason Highlights: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura & Deandre Ayton Lead Way Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers had a week of practice after dropping their first two preseason games, and that showed when they took the floor on Sunday night. The Lakers hosted the Golden State Warriors in their third of six preseason…