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 Injury Update: Austin Reaves Available For Game 5 Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been upgraded to available for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was listed as questionable for both Games 3 and 4 before ultimately being ruled…

LeBron James Hopes He Has Made Michael Jordan Proud

Over the years, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has naturally been compared to Michael Jordan as two of the best basketball players ever, if not the very best. In an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN though, James opened…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Expected To Miss Start Of Second Round

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make a legit run this postseason, they need to get their two leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back in the lineup. The good news is that Reaves looks like he may…

Jabari Smith Jr. & Alperen Sengun Believe Rockets Have Edge Over Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to sweep the Houston Rockets as the latter won Game 4 in blowout fashion at home after dropping the first three games of the series. Even though they're down 3-1 though, the Rockets…

Austin Reaves Feeling ‘Good’ Ahead Of Potential Return To Lakers Lineup

All indications are that Austin Reaves is likely to return to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. While JJ Redick said after practice on Tuesday that he will be a game-time decision, reports indicate…

Lakers Rumors: Optimism Austin Reaves Will Return In Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without both of their star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the first four games of their series against the Houston Rockets, but reinforcements appear to be on the way. While Doncic still…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Fined For Actions After Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials and Luke Kennard has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards game officials, it was announced on Monday by James Jones, Executive…

Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun

Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter's drive to the basket. Ayton was called for…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Continuing To Progress

The Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to manage in their first round series against the Houston Rockets despite their top two scorers Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) being out with injuries.…

Rockets Vs. Lakers Schedule & TV Info For Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers weren't given much of a chance going into their first-round series against the Houston Rockets with both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out with injuries. The Lakers were the biggest underdogs of any team outside of…