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 5-Game In 7-Day Stretch With Dominant Win Over Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling as of late, losing five of their last six games, with injuries playing a big role in that. Things didn't get any easier for the Lakers on Sunday as they returned home to…

Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through a rough stretch of their schedule, playing five games in seven nights. That continued on Saturday night when they traveled to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in the first night of a…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Out, Deandre Ayton & Jaxson Hayes Questionable Vs. Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday's game on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers and Luka Doncic (left groin soreness), Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Adou Thiero (right MCL sprain) are out while Deandre…

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Looking For ‘Bargain Deals’

After a hot start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off in recent weeks, showing they need to improve their roster at the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5 if they want to compete for a championship.…

Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Didn’t Pay Attention To Rich Paul’s Comments

Austin Reaves has improved in every season since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent, and that continued to start this year. Reaves was playing at an All-Star level for the Lakers and was a massive…

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Adapt To Officiating Instead Of Complaining

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another disappointing loss on Thursday night, getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets on their home court. These type of losses have become a theme for the Lakers as they have struggled against athletic, physical…

Recap: Lakers Defense Struggles In Blowout Loss To Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up one of their best wins of the season against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday and were looking to build off that when they hosted the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. The Lakers have typically fared…

Lakers Rumors: Looking To Trade 2032 First-Round Pick For Package Of Multiple Firsts

The 2026 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner and it has become clear that the Los Angeles Lakers need to make moves to upgrade their roster if they want to compete for a championship. The Lakers are known…

Lakers News: LeBron James Makes It Clear Rich Paul’s Podcast Thoughts Don’t Reflect His Own

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports has made a lot of headlines since he started a new podcast with Max Kellerman, and not necessarily for the right reasons. Paul has spoken about the Lakers…

Recap: Lakers Cruise To Victory Over Hawks To Snap Losing Streak

After a disappointing road loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Atlanta Hawks in the second night of a back-to-back on Tuesday. Lakers stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James were originally listed as…