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 Gives Key To Lakers Competing With Thunder

While JJ Redick was proud of what the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished in the first round against the Houston Rockets, he also knows their toughest challenge is ahead as they get set to take on the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder.…

JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Resiliency Despite Challenges During 2025-26 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a lot of adversity during the 2025-26 season with every key player missing time due to injury, most notable Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves going down just before the start of the playoffs. The Lakers…

Why LeBron James Thanked RJ Barrett & Raptors After Lakers Advanced To Second Round

The Los Angeles Lakers punched their ticket to the second round of the playoffs as LeBron James led them to a Game 6 victory over the Houston Rockets to close out their first-round series. The Lakers will now take on…

LeBron James ‘Celebrating Small Victories’ After Lakers Eliminate Rockets

It took him a little longer than they would have liked, but LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets with a dominant Game 6 performance on the road to advance to the second round. James has…

Recap: Lakers Close Out Rockets With Game 6 Win On Road

After jumping out to a 3-0 series lead, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to close out the Houston Rockets in Games 4 and 5. They got another opportunity on Friday night as the series shifted back to Toyota Center for…

Recap: Lakers Fail To Close Out Rockets In Game 5 At Home

After dropping their first game of the series in Game 4, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and looked to close out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers got a much-needed boost with Austin Reaves…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Available For Game 5 Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) has been upgraded to available for Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. Reaves was listed as questionable for both Games 3 and 4 before ultimately being ruled…

LeBron James Hopes He Has Made Michael Jordan Proud

Over the years, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has naturally been compared to Michael Jordan as two of the best basketball players ever, if not the very best. In an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN though, James opened…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Expected To Miss Start Of Second Round

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to make a legit run this postseason, they need to get their two leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves back in the lineup. The good news is that Reaves looks like he may…

Jabari Smith Jr. & Alperen Sengun Believe Rockets Have Edge Over Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were not able to sweep the Houston Rockets as the latter won Game 4 in blowout fashion at home after dropping the first three games of the series. Even though they're down 3-1 though, the Rockets…