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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Luka Doncic Scored Most Points In Lakers Season Opener Since Kobe Bryant In 2007

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic kicked off the 2025-26 with a stellar performance. Even though it was in a losing effort to the Golden State Warriors, Doncic finished with a game-high 43 points on 17-of-27 shooting to go along…

LeBron James & Lakers Involved In NBA Gambling Scandal?

An NBA gambling scandal reared its head on Thursday morning, and it appears LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have some involvement. Among the people who were arrested on Thursday morning were Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Credits LeBron James For Speaking Up In Film Session

The Los Angeles Lakers began the 2025-26 season with a loss to the Golden State Warriors, which wasn't a huge surprise considering LeBron James was not in the lineup on Opening Night for the first time in his career. There…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Believes Groin Injury Is ‘Probably Nothing’

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night, but they unfortunately fell to the Golden State Warriors, 119-109. Worse than the loss though was that Doncic was seen hobbling late in the game…

Recap: Luka Doncic’s Heroic Effort Not Enough As Lakers Fall To Warriors In Season Opener

The 2025-26 NBA season kicked off on Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, fans were robbed of another classic LeBron James matchup with Stephen Curry as the former was ruled out of Opening…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Enjoys Playing With Gabe Vincent

Opening Night is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers as they will host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. With LeBron James out of the lineup, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has to choose a fifth…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Excited To Share Floor With Jarred Vanderbilt

Going into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they had to improve their perimeter defense and they did so by signing Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards. Smart is a former Defensive Player of…

JJ Redick Explains Decision To Include Gabe Vincent In Lakers Starting Lineup

JJ Redick treated the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason finale as a dress rehearsal on Friday night, playing regular rotations for a majority of the game for the first time. That included selecting a fifth starter to replace the injured LeBron…

Luka Doncic: Lakers Need To Improve Physicality

Luka Doncic shined in the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason finale, playing 32 minutes and finishing with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal on 8-of-16 shooting. The Lakers played all of their healthy rotation players for…

Marcus Smart Feeling Great & Excited For Start Of Lakers Season

Marcus Smart's first training camp and preseason with the Los Angeles Lakers has been less than ideal as he was limited by Achilles tendinopathy and then an illness. Smart made his preseason debut on Tuesday in Phoenix but did not…