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 Speaks To Jaxson Hayes’ Importance To Lakers’ Success

It's no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are short on center depth after trading Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic and then having their deal for Mark Williams be rescinded. That has left Jaxson Hayes as not only the starting…

Lakers Highlights: Gabe Vincent & Dorian Finney-Smith Come Up Big Offensively In Win Over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the No. 2 seeded Houston Rockets in a game that had massive implications for the Western Conference standings. Neither team was able to get much going offensively, particularly early, but the Lakers…

Recap: Lakers Hang On For Big Win Over Rockets At Home

After a roller coaster road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and host the Houston Rockets on Monday night. This game had big standings implications as the regular season winds down, and the Lakers were able to hang on…

Lakers News: LeBron James Explains What Makes Luka Doncic So Special

Even before they became teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James has long been a fan of Luka Doncic. And that admiration appears to be mutual as Doncic grew up idolizing James and modeling his game after the now…

Austin Reaves: LeBron James Yelling At Lakers Shows How Much He Cares

The Los Angeles Lakers have faced some adversity in recent weeks, going through the most difficult part of their schedule while key players like LeBron James were dealing with injuries. While they dropped some games they probably shouldn't have, the…

Lakers Rumors: Jordan Goodwin Contract Details

After being signed to a two-way contract in the middle of the season, Jordan Goodwin quickly became an essential part of the Los Angeles Lakers' rotation. It became clear early on that Goodwin would need to be converted to a…

Austin Reaves Discusses Importance Of Lakers Ending Road Trip With Win Over Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers just wrapped up a roller coaster of a road trip. It started with a blowout loss to the Orlando Magic, but then they bounced back with a buzzer-beating win over the Indiana Pacers. They didn't have…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Recreate Iconic Dwyane Wade Photo

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are both used to operating with the ball in their hands, so it naturally has taken some time for them to gel together on the Los Angeles Lakers. James said he didn't have a problem…

JJ Redick Challenged Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & LeBron James To Get Lakers Back On Track

After a heartbreaking defeat to the Chicago Bulls, the Los Angeles Lakers needed to quickly get back on track as Saturday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies was arguably their most important game of the season. With only a handful…

JJ Redick: Analytics Confirm Opposing Injured Players Return More Often Against Lakers

There has been a theory going around that opposing players always returning from injury to play against the Los Angeles Lakers, and it appears head coach JJ Redick has been able to confirm its validity. Fans who follow the team…