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 Injury Update: Anthony Davis Ruled Out Of Christmas Day Game Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis left the Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors in the middle of the first quarter after suffering a left ankle sprain and was eventually ruled out for the rest of the game.…

Lakers Injury Report: D’Angelo Russell Questionable For Christmas Game Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for their Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors and D'Angelo Russell is listed as questionable with a left thumb sprain that he suffered in the loss to the Detroit Pistons.…

Recap: Lakers Swept By Pistons In Season Series

After beating the Sacramento Kings in back-to-back games on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Lakers lost to the Pistons on the road earlier in the season so were…

Recap: LeBron James Leads Lakers To Second Straight Road Win Over Kings

After beating the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to do so again on Saturday afternoon in the second of two straight road games against their division rival. They did exactly that, hanging on for a…

Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis & LeBron James Lead Win Over Kings

After getting a few days off due to the Emirates NBA Cup, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the court on Thursday evening when they took on the Sacramento Kings in the first of two straight games. The Kings have…

Recap: Lakers Beat Kings In First Of Two Straight Games In Sacramento

After getting a few days off, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action on Thursday night for the first of two straight road games against the division rival Sacramento Kings. The Lakers beat the Kings in a thriller in their…

LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For Most Regular Season Minutes In NBA History

After logging 10 minutes in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, LeBron James reached 57,447 in his regular season career, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (57,446) for the most in NBA history.…

Lakers News: LeBron James Expresses Displeasure With 3-Point Volume In NBA

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has never been one to shy away from talking about issues plaguing the NBA, and that was again the case on Thursday. Two hot topics in the NBA right now are the new All-Star…

Lakers Injury Update: Jaxson Hayes Working On Strengthening Ankle

The Los Angeles Lakers' frontcourt depth has been tested to begin the season as Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood have yet to play while Jaxson Hayes has missed time as well. Hayes missed six games after spraining his right ankle.…

Lakers Injury Update: Christian Wood Making Progress, Will Begin Live Work With Coaches

The Los Angeles Lakers were hit by the injury bug hard at the start of the season as Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt have notably yet to make their 2024-25 debuts. Coming off knee surgery last season, Wood appeared ready…