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: Rui Hachimura To Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week Due To Patella Tendinopathy

The Los Angeles Lakers were the healthiest they had been all season, although that of course was short-lived as Rui Hachimura went down with a left knee strain in the team's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. He was…

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Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Lead Scrappy Win Over Clippers

Friday night had all of the makings of a schedule loss for the Los Angeles Lakers. They were hosting the L.A. Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back after a hard-fought win over the Minnesota Timberwolves the night before.…

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Recap: Luka Doncic & LeBron James Lead Shorthanded Lakers To Win Over Clippers

After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Friday when they hosted the L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. These two teams split their first two meetings of the season at Intuit…

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Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Clippers With Right Calf Soreness

Austin Reaves was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the L.A. Clippers due to right calf soreness, the team announced. Reaves played just nine minutes in the first quarter, scoring six points with a block on 2-of-4…

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Rui Hachimura Ruled Out For Lakers’ Game Against Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have ruled out Rui Hachimura for Friday night's game against the L.A. Clippers due to a left knee strain that he suffered in Thursday night's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the victory over…

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Lakers News: LeBron James Understands Why Anthony Edwards Doesn’t Want To Be Face Of NBA

Current Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been under the spotlight since he was a teenager and is going on almost two decades as the face of the NBA. While there are a lot of great things that come…

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Jeanie Buss Believes Dr. Jerry Buss Would Be Proud Of Lakers Acquiring Luka Doncic

When Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers, he knew the key to sustained success and championships in the NBA was to acquire superstars and treat them right so they don't want to leave. His daughter, Jeanie Buss, is…

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Recap: Lakers Hang On For Ugly Win Against Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers went for their fourth straight win on Thursday night, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. After beating the Timberwolves on Opening Night, the Lakers lost to them in the next two meetings. They were looking…

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Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Of Lakers’ Game Against Timberwolves With Left Knee Strain

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward Rui Hachimura was ruled out of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night with a left knee strain. Hachimura appeared to hurt the knee on a fastbreak early in the third…

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LeBron James & JJ Redick Discuss What Dorian Finney-Smith Has Brought To Lakers

A lot of the attention has naturally gone to the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic that their acquisition of Dorian Finney-Smith has largely gone under the radar. Finney-Smith has made a big impact since joining the team though…

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