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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Luka Doncic Will Sit Out Lakers’ First 2 Preseason Games To Be Cautious With Ramp-Up After EuroBasket

The Los Angeles Lakers are back in action on Friday night taking on the Phoenix Suns in their preseason opener at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs. Unfortunately though, the Lakers will not be at full strength as head coach JJ…

Luka Doncic Describes Lakers Training Camp In 3 Words

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off training camp this week, which is the first in purple and gold for superstar Luka Doncic after last year's trade. Now that he has had time to adjust to his new home, Doncic has…

Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber To Get MRI After Tweaking Quad

The Los Angeles Lakers held their annual Media Day earlier this week and one of the things that came out of it was Maxi Kleber saying he felt healthy and ready to go for the season. Kleber missed a majority…

Austin Reaves Thought Anthony Davis Was Joking When He Told Lakers Players About Trade For Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers made arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history last February when they sent Anthony Davis and Max Christie to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Considering Doncic is only 26-years-old and had just led the…

Lakers Video: LeBron James Gives Inspirational Speech On Stream With Kai Cenat

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice of training camp on Tuesday, although LeBron James was among the players that didn't participate due to a glute injury. There doesn't seem to be much concern about it as James is…

It Didn’t Take Long For Nick Smith Jr. To Notice Difference Between Lakers & Hornets

Just before the start of training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers filled their final two-way spot by signing former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. Smith was recently let go by the Charlotte Hornets after just two seasons with the team.…

JJ Redick: Lakers Will Be Cautious With LeBron James’ Ramp Up For 23rd Season

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice on training camp on Tuesday, and LeBron James was among the players notable not on the floor. JJ Redick revealed after practice that James is dealing with minor nerve irritation in his…

Lakers Injury Updates: LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent & Adou Thiero Didn’t Fully Participate In First Practice

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first practice of training camp on Tuesday, but unfortunately not everyone was able to participate fully. Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed after practice that LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero…

This Day In Lakers History: 2008-09 Championship Team’s Media Day

Every year around this time, NBA teams report to training camp with one collective goal in mind and that's winning the championship...

Lakers Rumors: Al Horford Signing With Warriors

The center position was obviously a huge need for the Los Angeles Lakers going into the offseason, and they addressed it in free agency with a pair of signings. First, the team was able to lure Deandre Ayton to L.A.…