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: Shorthanded Lakers End Disappointing Road Trip With Loss To Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers' first road trip of the season has been a disappointing one, losing three of four games including to the Detroit Pistons in their last contest. The Lakers were looking to bounce back and end the trip…

Lakers Injury Update: Rui Hachimura Doubtful Against Grizzlies With Illness

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that starting forward Rui Hachimura is dealing with an illness and is listed as doubtful to play in Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's reached that time of year where many people get…

Lakers Injury Report: Anthony Davis Questionable Against Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis (left heel contusion) is questionable while D'Angelo Russell (right foot contusion) and Austin Reaves (right ankle sprain) are probable for Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot…

Austin Reaves Critical Of Lakers’ Lack Of Effort In Loss To Pistons

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a poor start against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night and were never able to recover. They went down by as many as 20 in the first half and while…

JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Start Game With More Pride Defensively

After a 3-0 start to the season under new head coach JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers have come crashing down to earth on their road trip, losing three of four. Their last loss was particularly disappointing as they went…

Recap: Lakers Suffer Disappointing Road Loss To Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their road trip on Monday evening, traveling to take on the Detroit Pistons. After beating the Toronto Raptors on Friday, this marked an opportunity for the Lakers to build off it and earn their second…

JJ Redick: Lakers Cooperating With NBA’s Investigation On Jaxson Hayes

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed center Jaxson Hayes in the summer of 2023, they did so despite him having a previous arrest for a domestic violence incident in 2021. The NBA investigated into the matter but did not suspend…

Lakers Rumors: Teams Have Shown Trade Interest In Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprise decision this past week when they declined the third-year team option on point guard...

Lakers News: NBA Reopens Domestic Violence Investigation On Jaxson Hayes

The Los Angeles Lakers have been thin at the center position with Jaxson Hayes serving as the only current healthy...

Lakers News: JJ Redick Tweaked D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves’ Minutes In Rotation

Since JJ Redick took over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the players have credited him for having set rotations and substitution patterns so they know when they are going in the game. With it being so early…