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: Luka Doncic Enjoys Playing With Gabe Vincent

Opening Night is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers as they will host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. With LeBron James out of the lineup, Lakers head coach JJ Redick has to choose a fifth…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Excited To Share Floor With Jarred Vanderbilt

Going into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they had to improve their perimeter defense and they did so by signing Marcus Smart after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards. Smart is a former Defensive Player of…

JJ Redick Explains Decision To Include Gabe Vincent In Lakers Starting Lineup

JJ Redick treated the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason finale as a dress rehearsal on Friday night, playing regular rotations for a majority of the game for the first time. That included selecting a fifth starter to replace the injured LeBron…

Luka Doncic: Lakers Need To Improve Physicality

Luka Doncic shined in the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason finale, playing 32 minutes and finishing with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal on 8-of-16 shooting. The Lakers played all of their healthy rotation players for…

Marcus Smart Feeling Great & Excited For Start Of Lakers Season

Marcus Smart's first training camp and preseason with the Los Angeles Lakers has been less than ideal as he was limited by Achilles tendinopathy and then an illness. Smart made his preseason debut on Tuesday in Phoenix but did not…

Lakers Waive RJ Davis, Augustas Marčiulionis, Anton Watson & Nate Williams

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have waived RJ Davis, Augustas Marčiulionis, Anton Watson and Nate Williams. Davis and Marčiulionis were originally signed by the Lakers on July 26, 2025. Watson and Williams were signed by the team on Sept.…

JJ Redick Feels Lakers Took ‘Step In Right Direction’ In Preseason Finale

After key players were in and out of the lineup all preseason, JJ Redick used the final exhibition game on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings as a dress rehearsal for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of Opening Night on…

Recap: Luka Doncic & Lakers End Preseason With Close Loss To Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night in what was their final of six preseason games. Players have been in and out of the lineup for various reasons all preseason, but JJ Redick's…

Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber Cleared & Hopes To Play In Preseason Finale

This preseason has been less than ideal for the Los Angeles Lakers as a number of key players have been in and out of the lineup due to injury. Considering the Lakers added some new pieces this offseason, they are…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Targeting Mid-November Return

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar LeBron James to begin the season as it was recently announced he will miss the first Opening Night of his career due to sciatica on his right side. Considering James is turning…