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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Deandre Ayton Admits Lakers Underestimated Hawks Due To Injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers were rolling to start the season, but they took a step backwards on Saturday night when they were blown out by the Atlanta Hawks to begin their five-game road trip. It was the Lakers' first road…

Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent’s On-Court Work Has Progressed

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the season with a 7-3 record despite a number of key players missing time due to injury. LeBron James has yet to make his season debut, while Luka Doncic has missed four games and…

Recap: Lakers Begin Road Trip With Poor Effort Against Shorthanded Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep things rolling as they began a five-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The Lakers were going for their sixth straight win but again had to do so shorthanded with…

Lakers News: Maxi Kleber Ready For Return To Action

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug early this season as LeBron James has yet to play while Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have also missed time. Additionally, some role players have also been out like…

Recap: Luka Doncic & Lakers Come Back To Beat Victor Wembanyama & Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, which was not an easy task given the play of Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs overall. The Lakers have been playing great basketball too though…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic Available, Austin Reaves Questionable Vs. Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion injury management) as available, Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) as questionable and Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain) as probable for Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs.…

Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Earn Impressive Victory Over Trail Blazers On Second Night Of Back-To-Back

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Monday night, traveling to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the Lakers' second back-to-back of the season and both included travel and playing the Trail Blazers in the second…

Lakers News: Erik Spoelstra Enjoyed Working With Austin Reaves On Team USA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves appears to have leveled up again in his fifth NBA season. In four games this past week, Reaves led the Lakers to a 3-1 record despite the team being without a number of key…

Recap: Lakers Take Care Of Business Against Heat To Earn Third Straight Win

After picking up back-to-back big wins on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to keep in rolling on Sunday night when they returned home and hosted the Miami Heat. The Lakers and Heat have been two of the surprise…

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Heat Due To Back Spasms

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton (back spasms) has been downgraded to out for Sunday night's game against the Miami Heat. Ayton was originally listed as probable on the injury report and expressed optimism that he would…