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.
Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka

Lakers Rumors: Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Email Exchange Could Have Led To Magic Johnson’s Resignation

Since former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson resigned, there has been speculation…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Executive Thinks DeMarcus Cousins Will Be ‘Consolation Prize’ For Lakers Or Knicks

After a torn left Achilles injury during the 2017-18 NBA season, DeMarcus Cousins signed a one-year, $5.8 million deal with…
LeBron James, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Denies Trust In Organization ‘Has Been Damaged’ Report

Since president of basketball operations Magic Johnson’s resignation, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have…

NBA Coaching Rumors: Lakers Schedule Second Interview With Monty Williams

Between Games 2 and 3 of the 2019 NBA playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers…
LeBron James, I Promise School

Lakers News: LeBron James Nominated For 2018-19 NBA Cares Community Assist Award

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is among 10 players nominated for the 2018-19 NBA Cares Community Assist…
Luke Walton, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: Luke Walton Was Given Chance To Remain Head Coach After Magic Johnson Resigned

At the end of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were widely expected to fire head coach Luke Walton following…

Lakers Rumors: Rob Pelinka, Kurt Rambis Interview Jason Kidd For Head Coaching Job

When the Los Angeles Lakers began their coaching search, former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd was viewed…

NBA Coaching Rumors: Lakers Schedule Second Interview With Tyronn Lue

Led by Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, they are currently conducting interviews for former head coach…

Lakers Rumors: Jason Kidd Not Expected To Have ‘Serious Shot’ At Head Coaching Job

During the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly reached out to former Milwaukee Bucks head coach…

Lakers Coaching Rumors: Suns Fire Igor Kokoskov After One Season, Interested In Monty Williams

With the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs coming to a close, the Los Angeles Lakers are patiently conducting their…