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 Video: Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith Wants To Be Like Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan

When Kobe Bryant was coming up as a youngster in the Los Angeles Lakers organization, he idolized Michael Jordan, wanting to mimic everything arguably the greatest player of all-time did. For this generation of athletes that didn't have the privilege…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Releases Statement On Trade Of D’Angelo Russell For Dorian Finney-Smith

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has been patiently waiting for a trade to improve the team for over a year now and finally struck on Sunday, sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three future second round draft picks…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Says Focus In Creating Advantage After Career Assist Night

Coming off his Christmas Day game-winner, Austin Reaves knew he needed to have another big night for the Los Angeles Lakers to beat the Sacramento Kings without LeBron James in the lineup. Another big night is exactly what the Lakers.…

Anthony Davis Challenged Lakers To Be Better Defensively Against Kings

With LeBron James out of the lineup, Anthony Davis had a monster night to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win and season sweep over the Sacramento Kings, finishing with 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists on an…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Is Big Dorian Finney-Smith Fan

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have finally made a trade with reports indicating that they have acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks. Finney-Smith is a player…

Lakers Rumors: Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton Acquired From Nets For D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis & Second-Round Picks

Los Angeles Lakers general manage Rob Pelinka said he was gonna wait 30 games to evaluate the team's roster before deciding if moves to improve are necessary or even worth it. The Lakers have now played 31 games and are…

Doug Christie: Poetic To Make Kings Head Coaching Debut In L.A. Against Lakers

When Los Angeles Lakers fans hear the name Doug Christie, they do not think happy thoughts as he was a long-time rival of the team while playing for the Sacramento Kings in the early 2000s. Christie is still involved with…

Recap: Lakers Beat Kings Despite LeBron James Being Out To Earn Season Sweep

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night, looking to earn a season sweep over their division rivals. The Lakers were without a key piece in LeBron James while the Kings had just fired their head coach…

Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent (Oblique Strain) Ruled Out Vs. Kings

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent was ruled out of the second half of Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings after going down with an oblique strain in the second quarter. The injury came at a suboptimal time for…

Recap: Austin Reaves Game-Winner Gives Lakers Christmas Day Win Over Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers traveled north to take on the Golden State Warriors as part of the NBA's annual Christmas Day slate. The rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen Curry was renewed for the first time this season, and the…