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 Snap Winning Streak As Comeback Attempt Falls Short Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers' schedule has entered a tough stretch, beginning with Thursday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. If the Lakers want to be taken seriously as contenders then they need to beat some quality teams…

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury. Ayton played five minutes to begin the game, going scoreless with two rebounds. He didn't…

Lakers Video: LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For Most FGs In NBA History

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has set a number of records during his 23-year NBA career with the most notable being the scoring record. He passed another Lakers legend in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer…

Recap: Lakers Come Back To Beat Pelicans For Third Straight Win

Coming off two impressive blowout victories, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things going on Tuesday night when they welcomed the New Orleans Pelicans to town. The Pelicans record may not be great, but their roster has a lot…

Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber Available Vs. Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Maxi Kleber (back soreness) is available for Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 34-year-old originally was not on the Lakers' injury report but was then downgraded to questionable earlier in the…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Leads Way As Ball Movement Was On Point In Win Over Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to build some momentum after a rough patch coming out of the All-Star break and they had a golden opportunity to pick up their second straight win when they hosted the Sacramento Kings on…

Recap: Lakers Beat Kings For Second Straight Blowout Win

Coming off a wire-to-wire win over the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and looked to build some momentum against the Sacramento Kings. It was the second night of a back-to-back but the Lakers were still at…

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Available Vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Sunday night's game against the Sacramento Kings and LeBron James (left foot arthritis) and Rui Hachimura (illness) are both available to play. With it being the second night of a back-to-back,…

LeBron James Credits Daughter Zhuri As Good Luck Charm In Lakers Win Over Warriors

It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night with LeBron James getting them off to a hot start to snap their three-game losing streak. James hadn't shooting the ball well…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Celebrates 27th Birthday With Win Over Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers hit a rough patch coming out of the All-Star break, dropping three games in a row, including two in the final seconds. If they want to avoid falling into the Play-In Tournament, the Lakers need to…