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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Recap: Luka Doncic Returns & Leads Lakers Past Grizzlies To Kick Off Emirates NBA Cup

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday night, closing out their road trip against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was the first group play game of the Emirates NBA Cup, and the Lakers got some reinforcements back in…

Lakers Rumors: Insight Into What Austin Reaves’ Next Contract May Look Like

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been on a tear to start the season, making up for the losses of Luka Doncic and LeBron James by averaging 34.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 10.0 assists through five times. And Reaves…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & Marcus Smart Questionable Vs. Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers injury report lists Luka Doncic (left finger sprain, left leg contusion) and Marcus Smart (right quad contusion) as questionable for Friday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James (right sciatica), Gabe Vincent (left ankle sprain),…

Mark Walter Officially Acquires Majority Stake In Lakers

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, the league announced. The transaction has been finalized with Walter officially taking over the Lakers. “The Los Angeles…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Got Redemption With Game-Winner Vs. Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has made significant improves in each of his five seasons with the team, and that appears to be the case again to start this one. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic out, Reaves has…

Lakers Video: Anthony Edwards & Timberwolves Fans Want To Know Who Jake LaRavia Is

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up arguably their best victory on Wednesday night as they went on the road and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-115, on a buzzer-beater by Austin Reaves. For much of the night it was looking like…

LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Pau Gasol & More Reactions To Austin Reaves’ Game-Winner For Lakers

With LeBron James, Luka Doncic and others out, Austin Reaves has stepped up his game for the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, he had a 51-point game and then followed it up with a 41-point performance. He looked to…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic Still Day-To-Day & Could Return In Next Couple Games

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug early in the season as LeBron James has yet to play and Luka Doncic went down in just his third game. Doncic suffered both a left finger sprain and…

Recap: Austin Reaves Game-Winner Helps Shorthanded Lakers Beat Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers were back on the road on Wednesday night, taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a rematch of last week's victory at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams looked a little different this time, however, as superstars Luka Doncic…

Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Can’t Keep Up With Trail Blazers On Second Night Of Back-To-Back

After an impressive shorthanded win on the road over the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home and hosted the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Given it was their first back-to-back of the season, the Lakers were severely…