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 Will Not Use Slippery Emirates NBA Cup Court Against Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers debuted their 2025 Emirates NBA Cup court during Tuesday night's win over the L.A. Clippers, although there were some issues. Throughout the course of the game, a number of players slipped and fell on the court.…

LeBron James Pleased With What Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart & Jake LaRavia Have Brought To Lakers

Many people weren't sure what to expect from the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but so far they have been one of the best teams in the NBA at 13-4. And that's despite LeBron James missing the first 14 games…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises Jaxson Hayes’ Growth As Playmaker

With how well Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been playing to start the season, most teams eventually come to the same conclusion and that's that they need to blitz him on pick-and-rolls to get the ball out of…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Feels Luka Doncic Getting More Comfortable In L.A.

The future trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers organization completely changed last February when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. A true superstar at the age of 26 usually doesn't become available very often in the NBA, but…

Mavericks Star Anthony Davis Hoping To Return To Lineup Against Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night in their final group play game of the Emirates NBA Cup. The Lakers have already clinched their group and advanced to the knockout round, so there won't be any…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Hopes NBA Addresses Slippery NBA Cup Courts

The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup after beating the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night to improve to 3-0 and win their group. As is usually the case when he plays the…

Recap: Lakers Beat Clippers To Win West Group B & Advance To Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home on Tuesday night and hosted the L.A. Clippers as part of Emirates NBA Cup group play. The Lakers had a chance to clinch their group and advance to the knockout stage with a win,…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Wants To Follow In Footsteps Of Kobe Bryant & LeBron James

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic and later signed him to a contract extension, they locked down their next superstar for years to come as the 26-year-old enters his prime. As is always the case in the Lakers…

Recap: Lakers Return To Action & Hang On To Beat Jazz

After a rare span on four days off, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Sunday night as they traveled for a rematch with the Utah Jazz. The Lakers beat the Jazz in L.A. earlier in the week…

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Jazz

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the second half of Sunday night's game of the Utah Jazz with a right knee contusion. Ayton was dealing with an illness that kept him out of practice earlier in…