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.

Alex Caruso’s Career-High Game Leads Lakers To Fourth Win In Last Five Games

The LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Anthony Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans to begin their final road…

NBA Rumors: Lakers Never Made Offer To Julius Randle Despite Luke Walton’s Preference To Re-Sign Him

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year, $154 million deal in free agency, there was an opportunity…
LeBron James, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James’ Body Language Was Focus Of Players-Only Meeting Prior To Grizzlies Game

When LeBron James signed a four-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, he understood what he was getting…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Was ‘Masking’ Discomfort Groin Strain Was Still Causing Him When He Returned Vs. Clippers

When the Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from playoff contention, there were questions about LeBron James…
Rajon Rondo, Lakers

Lakers News: Rajon Rondo ‘Absolutely’ Wants To Return For 2019-20 NBA Season

After Lonzo Ball missed 30 games during the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Rajon Rondo to a one-year…

Lakers News: LeBron James Will Not Play For Remainder Of 2018-19 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers announced LeBron James will not play in the final six games of the 2018-19 NBA season, effectively…
LeBron James, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Made ‘Raspberry Sound’ When Asked About Roster Construction

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James in free agency, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson pitched…
Jerry West, Doc Rivers, Lakers, Clippers

NBA Rumors: Jerry West Laughed At Lakers For Trading Ivica Zubac To Clippers

In search of three-point shooting, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Ivica Zubac to the Los Angeles Clippers for Mike Muscala…

Lakers News: LeBron James Motivated To Play Spoiler Vs. Kemba Walker, Hornets

With their third win in the last four games, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers played spoiler against Kemba Walker…

Lakers Rumors: Tyronn Lue Informed Luke Walton He Has Not Been Contacted About Head Coaching Job

With less than 10 games in the 2018-19 NBA season, much of the attention has been on Los Angeles Lakers head coach…