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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JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Start Game With More Pride Defensively

After a 3-0 start to the season under new head coach JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers have come crashing down to earth on their road trip, losing three of four. Their last loss was particularly disappointing as they went…

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Recap: Lakers Suffer Disappointing Road Loss To Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their road trip on Monday evening, traveling to take on the Detroit Pistons. After beating the Toronto Raptors on Friday, this marked an opportunity for the Lakers to build off it and earn their second…

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JJ Redick: Lakers Cooperating With NBA’s Investigation On Jaxson Hayes

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed center Jaxson Hayes in the summer of 2023, they did so despite him having a previous arrest for a domestic violence incident in 2021. The NBA investigated into the matter but did not suspend…

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Lakers Rumors: Teams Have Shown Trade Interest In Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprise decision this past week when they declined the third-year team option on point guard...

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Lakers News: NBA Reopens Domestic Violence Investigation On Jaxson Hayes

The Los Angeles Lakers have been thin at the center position with Jaxson Hayes serving as the only current healthy...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Tweaked D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves’ Minutes In Rotation

Since JJ Redick took over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the players have credited him for having set rotations and substitution patterns so they know when they are going in the game. With it being so early…

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LeBron James Praises Lakers’ Ball Movement Against Raptors

After suffering their first two-game losing streak of the season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers got back on track...

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Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Still Dealing With Minor Discomfort

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without some key pieces to start the 2024-25 season as both Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood...

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Highlights: Anthony Davis & LeBron James Help Lakers Pick Up First Road Win Against Raptors

After dropping the first two games of their road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers got back on track on Friday night...

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Recap: Anthony Davis & LeBron James Lead Lakers To Win Over Raptors

After starting off their first road trip with back-to-back losses, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back on track on Friday night...

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