Dan Duangdao

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Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
LeBron James, Lakers

NBA Rumors: LeBron James Could Demand Trade If Lakers ‘Whiff’ In Free Agency

Since the conclusion of the 2018-19 NBA season, there has been a lot of drama surrounding LeBron James and the Los…

Lakers Rumors: Suns Not Offering No. 6 Pick In 2019 NBA Draft For Lonzo Ball

For the first time in his young career, Lonzo Ball will finally have a healthy offseason to improve his all-around game for the…
Lionel Hollins, Lakers

Lakers Coaching Rumors: Lionel Hollins Hired As Assistant Coach To Frank Vogel

After a month-long coaching search, the Los Angeles Lakers eventually hired former Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic…

Josh Hart Has ‘Great’ Relationship With Frank Vogel, Loves ‘Plan He Has Built’ For Lakers

Heading into the 2018-19 NBA season, there were high expectations for Josh Hart after winning the 2018 Las Vegas Summer…
Kobe Bryant, Kawhi Leonard

Lakers News: Kawhi Leonard Learned How To Stay Calm During Games From Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan

As the 2019 NBA Finals are underway, much of the attention has been on Kawhi Leonard’s incredible first season with the…
Lakers Rumors: Knicks Have ‘explored’ Possibility Of Trading Back With Hawks In 2019 Nba Draft

Lakers Rumors: Knicks Trading Back With Hawks ‘Under Consideration’ In 2019 NBA Draft

With the 2019 NBA Draft approaching on June 20, the Los Angeles Lakers officially started pre-draft workouts which…

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Jimmy Butler Expected To Receive Max Contract Offer From 76ers

As the Los Angeles Lakers have started 2019 NBA pre-draft workouts, all of the attention remains on free agency in search…

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Kemba Walker Calls Hornets ‘Definitely My First Priority’

With all of the drama hopefully behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers have a grand opportunity to improve the roster…
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Lakers

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Chris Paul Could Be ‘Face-Saving Trade Target’ For Lakers

With 2019 NBA free agency approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers have a max-contract slot available in hopes of signing…
Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lakers

Anthony Davis Rumors: Lakers Have ‘Good Assets’ That Some In Pelicans Organization ‘Value’

When the Los Angeles Lakers landed the No. 4 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, it automatically created more trade options…