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 Report: Jaxson Hayes Doubtful, Gabe Vincent Out Vs. Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday night's game against the Sacramento Kings and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) remains out while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is doubtful and Drew Timme (concussion protocol) is questionable. Austin…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Feeling ‘Positive’ After Practice & Film Session

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a rough patch of their season, dropping three straight games for the first time with all coming in blowout fashion. Their most recent loss was to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day and afterwards,…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves To Undergo MRI On Injured Left Calf

The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of their Christmas Day contest against the Houston Rockets that Austin Reaves has been ruled out due to left calf soreness. He played 15 minutes in the first half before being ruled out…

Recap: Lakers Crushed By Rockets At Home On Christmas Day

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Houston Rockets as part of the NBA's annual Christmas Day slate. This was one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the day, and for good reason with Luka Doncic, LeBron James,…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) are available for their Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is out. Doncic returning after…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Open Up About Growing Friendship

The biggest reason for the Los Angeles Lakers' success this season has been their backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, quickly building chemistry on and off the court. Doncic and Reaves are both playing at an All-Star level, the latter…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & Jaxson Hayes Questionable, Rui Hachimura Probable On Christmas Day Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for their Christmas Day matchup with the Houston Rockets and Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) are questionable while Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) is probable…

Recap: Lakers Blown Out By Suns To End Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers went back on the road for a matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, the third matchup between the Pacific Division rivals in the last few weeks with them splitting the first two. The Lakers…

LeBron James: Lakers Need To Be Ready For Challenge Of Missing Key Players

The Los Angeles Lakers have been bit by the injury bug lately as on Saturday night against the L.A. Clippers they took the floor without three starters and a key bench player in Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and…

Marcus Smart On Being Fined: ‘Sometimes You Gotta Take A Hit To Get Your Point Across’

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been frustrated with NBA officiating recently, picking up technical fouls in each of the last two games, the first of which resulted in a $35,000 fine for making an obscene gesture at a…