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: Lakers Lose To Bulls Despite Returning To Full Strength

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their homestand on Saturday night, hosting the Chicago Bulls in what was the team's closest look at their full-strength rotation in a while. After being without almost all of their rotation in their last…

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Rui Hachimura Upgraded To Questionable Vs. Bulls

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday night's game against the Chicago Bulls and both LeBron James (left groin strain) and Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy) have been upgraded to questionable. Additionally, Luka Doncic (right ankle sprain),…

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Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Blown Out By Bucks At Home

The Los Angeles Lakers went into Thursday night's game winners of three straight games, although they faced a tough test in the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena. Not only did the Lakers lose to the Bucks in convincing fashion last…

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Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & Others Out As Lakers Host Bucks In 6th Game In 8 Days

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of a six-game in eight-day stretch, which hasn't been ideal considering a number of key players are banged up. They have won three straight games though and look for a fourth…

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Lakers News: Bronny James Using Criticism As Fuel

The Los Angeles Lakers selected LeBron James' oldest son Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was immediately met with a lot of criticism as many people didn't feel he was deserving. Bronny was viewed as…

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Austin Reaves Prefers Watching Luka Doncic Catch Fire As Lakers Teammate Than As Opponent

After a slow start upon joining the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic has started to look more like usual himself in recent games. Doncic caught fire early in the Lakers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, scoring 21…

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Jarred Vanderbilt: Main Focus For Lakers Is Getting Healthy & Building Chemistry

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing some of their best basketball in recent weeks, and that's despite some key players missing time due to injury. The Lakers have notably been without LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, although both are…

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Recap: Luka Doncic Leads Lakers To Win Over Nuggets To Clinch Postseason Tiebreaker

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action on Wednesday night when they continued the tough portion of their schedule by hosting the Denver Nuggets in the first night of a back-to-back. This was a rematch between the two rivals from…

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LeBron James, Rui Hachimura & Trey Jemison Out But Other Keys Lakers Expected To Play Vs. Spurs

After getting back in the win column against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers are back on the court on Monday as they host the San Antonio Spurs in the second night of a back-to-back. This…

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Believes Jordan Goodwin Deserves Standard NBA Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have seemingly found a diamond in the rough with Jordan Goodwin, a guard they signed to a two-way contract who has now become an essential piece of their rotation. Goodwin got the start in Sunday afternoon's…

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