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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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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Jaxson Hayes Happy To Be Back Healthy & Contributing For Lakers

Jaxson Hayes' importance to the Los Angeles Lakers has grown exponentially since the Anthony Davis trade as not only has his play improved, but the team's center depth behind him is not great. That was evident during the Lakers' recent…

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Lakers Rumors: Projected Timetables For LeBron James & Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug at the worst possible time as they are currently in the most difficult part of their schedule. While they did get some pieces back on Sunday afternoon against the…

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Luka Doncic, Jaxson Hayes & Others Return As Lakers Host Suns In Matinee

After a rough 0-4 road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers return home and host the Phoenix Suns in a Sunday matinee game. This marks the third of a six-game in eight-day stretch for L.A., who has been decimated by injuries…

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Lakers Video: LeBron James Celebrates Son Bryce & Sierra Canyon Winning State Title

LeBron James is currently dealing with a groin injury and as a result, the Los Angeles Lakers star left the team's road trip early to get home and get some treatment in hopes of returning as quickly as possible. The…

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JJ Redick Proud Of Lakers’ Fight In Loss To Nuggets

Friday night was expected to be a schedule loss for the Los Angeles Lakers as they took on the Denver Nuggets to close out their road trip in the second night of a back-to-back in the midst of the roughest…

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Austin Reaves: Shorthanded Lakers Went ‘Toe-To-Toe’ With Nuggets But Didn’t Execute Late

With so many key rotation players out, the Los Angeles Lakers were counting on Austin Reaves to lead the way against the Denver Nuggets and as is usually the case in those situations, he came through in a big way.…

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Recap: Austin Reaves & Undermanned Lakers Come Up Short Against Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a rough road trip as they have been hit by the injury bug at an inopportune time, leading to three straight losses. They looked to salvage the trip against the Denver Nuggets on Friday,…

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Austin Reaves: Lakers Have To Weather Storm Through Injuries & Rough Part Of Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a rough part of their schedule as they have lost three straight games to kick off their road trip. Thursday night's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks was the start of a six-game in eight-night…

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Recap: Luka Doncic’s Big Night Not Enough As Lakers Remain Winless On Road Trip With Loss To Bucks

After two tough losses to start their road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back on track on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers were still missing some key pieces in this one, and that proved…

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