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: Marcus Smart Out Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Thursday's big matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) continues to be listed as out. Smart has missed the Lakers' last five games with the ankle…

LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For Most Wins In NBA History

With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, LeBron James picked up the 1,229th win of his career combining the regular and postseason, which passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most in NBA history. This is just…

Marcus Smart Named Finalist For 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate Of The Year Award

The finalists for the 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award were announced by the NBA and Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was one of them The annual honor recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Returns From Suspension & Dominates Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing their best basketball of the season in the month of March, and they looked to end it on a high note on Tuesday night when they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second…

Recap: Luka Doncic & Lakers Stay Hot With Win Over Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Tuesday night's game winners of three straight, although those were all against tanking teams. They faced some much stiffer competition with the Cleveland Cavaliers coming to town, but L.A. did welcome Luka Doncic back…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Available, Marcus Smart Out Vs. Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers updated their injury report for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the second night of a back-to-back, and LeBron James (left foot injury management) is available despite originally being listed as questionable and Marcus Smart (right…

Recap: LeBron James Records Triple-Double To Lead Lakers To Win Over Wizards

After having two days in a row off for the first time since the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Monday night when they hosted the Washington Wizards. The Lakers were shorthanded in this one…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart, Adou Thiero Out Vs. Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards and Luka Doncic (league suspension), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) are all out. Doncic picked up his 16th…

Recap: Lakers Snap 9-Game Winning Streak With Close Loss To Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Monday night's game riding a nine-game winning streak, looking to extend it to 10 for the first time this season. The Lakers faced a tough test as Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura were both…

Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart & Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) are listed as questionable. Smart has been playing…