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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JJ Redick: Lakers’ Third Quarter Against Nuggets Was ‘Aberration’

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers were left searching for answers after a six-point halftime lead over the Denver Nuggets turned into a blowout loss in a matter of minutes. The Lakers have now lost 13 of their last…

Austin Reaves: Lakers Trying To Be More Physical Defensively

It's no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers do not have the personnel to be a great defensive team as outside of Anthony Davis, guys like LeBron James, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Dalton Knecht are all known…

Jaxson Hayes Hoping To Help With Lakers’ Transition Defense & Rebounding Struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to get backup center Jaxson Hayes back on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns after a six-game absence due to an ankle sprain. Given the Lakers' lack of size in the frontcourt due to…

Recap: Lakers Lose To Nuggets Again After Second Half Avalanche

After a disappointing loss to the Orlando Magic, their first home defeat of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court on Saturday night when they hosted the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers were obviously looking for some revenge…

Lakers Injury Report: Rui Hachimura Returning Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is not on the injury report for Saturday night's game against the Denver Nuggets, signaling that he will return after a three-game absence with a right ankle sprain. Additionally, Anthony Davis (left plantar fasciitis)…

Recap: Franz Wagner & Magic Hand Lakers First Home Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to keep things rolling on Thursday night, looking for their seventh straight win while hosting the Orlando Magic. It marked the debut of the Lakers' 2024-25 City Edition uniforms and court. The Lakers are…

Lakers News: Adam Silver Explains NBA Ratings Dip To Start 2024-25 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season is off to a great start, but as a whole, television viewership across the NBA has been poor. There are a lot of potential reasons to explain that, whether it be injuries, other leagues…

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt To Be Re-Evaluated In A Couple Weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers announce that forward Jarred Vanderbilt's ramp up after offseason foot procedures in May has gone slower than the Lakers anticipated. There have been no setbacks, however, but he will be re-evaluated in a couple weeks, per…

Lakers News: LeBron James Taking Break From Social Media

Perhaps no athlete has faced the amount of pressure that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has from the start of his career until the end. Everything James does is placed under a microscope, and he is now in his…

Recap: Dalton Knecht Goes Crazy To Help Lakers Beat Jazz & Remain Undefeated In Emirates NBA Cup

As the Los Angeles Lakers look to defend their title in the Emirates Cup, they continued group play on Tuesday night, hosting the Utah Jazz. The Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs in their first game so were looking to…

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