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 Rumors: Austin Reaves Further Along In Recovery Process Than Luka Doncic

When the Los Angeles Lakers began their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, they did so without two of their stars in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. JJ Redick stated that both Doncic and Reaves were out indefinitely without a…

Jaxson Hayes Obtained Slovenian Passport To Play With Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has quickly built a strong relationship with teammate Luka Doncic both on and off the court, so much so that he has been trying to get a Slovenian passport to play for their national…

Lakers To Pick 25th In 2026 NBA Draft

The NBA announced that the Los Angeles Lakers will have the 25th pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 52-29 record, which was tied with the New York Knicks.…

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Not Named NBA MVP Finalist

The NBA announced the MVP finalists for the 2025-26 season, which were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. That means Los Angeles Lakers star Luka…

Deandre Ayton: Lakers ‘Did What We Were Supposed To Do’ In Game 1 Win Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers went into their first-round series as huge underdogs against the Houston Rockets, but they landed the first punch with a Game 1 win at home after Kevin Durant was ruled out, joining Luka Doncic and Austin…

Marcus Smart Reveals When He Knew Lakers Were Ready For Rockets

With the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets in the first round without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the importance of Marcus Smart grew even larger due to his experience and toughness. Smart…

Recap: Lakers Take Game 1 From Rockets With Kevin Durant Ruled Out

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Saturday evening, hosting the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first-round series. Unfortunately, the Lakers went into the postseason without their two leading scorers as Luka Doncic and…

JJ Redick Gives 2 Keys To Lakers’ Series With Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers have a tall task ahead of them, literally and figuratively, as they get set to match up with the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. Houston is a big, physical team, so Lakers…

NBA Playoff Schedule & TV Info: Lakers’ First Round Series With Rockets

Despite dealing with numerous injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers had a successful regular season in which they finished 53-29 and secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference going into the NBA Playoffs. That sets up a first-round series…

Lakers News: LeBron James Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from April 6-12, the NBA announced. James led the Lakers to a 3-1 record despite both of his co-stars Luka Doncic and Austin…