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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Lakers News: Jason Kidd Has Not Spoken To Luka Doncic Since Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Dallas Mavericks marked the first opportunity for Luka Doncic to play against the team that traded him. It was admittedly an emotional night for Doncic, but he and the Lakers were at least able…

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Kyrie Irving: Playing Against Luka Doncic On Lakers Was ‘Awkward’

Luka Doncic played against his former team for the first time since being traded on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. It was a difficult night for Doncic, who admitted he was…

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LeBron James: Lakers Wanted To Beat Mavericks For Luka Doncic

Tuesday night was a highly-anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena with Luka Doncic taking on his former team for the first time. Doncic didn't shoot the ball well but still recorded a triple-double,…

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Recap: Luka Doncic Records Triple-Double To Lead Lakers Past Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night in a highly-anticipated matchup with Luka Doncic taking on his former team for the first time. Max Christie also made his return to L.A. while Anthony Davis was out…

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Lakers Video: Tribute For Anthony Davis & Max Christie

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, which marked the first time Luka Doncic played against his former team after the shocking trade less than a month ago. It also marked the return to L.A. for…

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Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Expects Luka Doncic To Be ‘Excited’ To Play Mavericks

A few weeks after the trade that shocked the world, Luka Doncic will play against his former team as the Los Angeles Lakers get set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. There have understandably been many emotions for…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Will Be Invested In Rest Of Max Christie’s Career

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic was a no-brainer move, even if it came at the tough cost of losing Anthony Davis and Max Christie. The Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are set to square off for the first…

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JJ Redick: Luka Doncic Will Control Lakers’ Offense

After looking rusty in his first three games with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic broke out in a big way on Saturday night, leading his new team to a blowout road win over the Denver Nuggets. It marked the…

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura ‘Fine’ Despite Locker Room Visit Vs. Nuggets

One of the unsung heroes of the Los Angeles Lakers' big win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night was Rui Hachimura, who played great on both ends of the floor. Not only did Hachimura have 21 points on 7-of-12…

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LeBron James: Lakers Were ‘Locked In’ For 48 Minutes Against Nuggets

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers picked up another signature victory on Saturday night, going on the road and blowing out a Denver Nuggets team that had won nine straight games. The story of the game was Luka Doncic…

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