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.

Lakers Clear Lonzo Ball For Non-Contact Basketball Activities, Plan To Re-Evaluate Him & Decline To Confirm Reports Of Being Shut Down For Remainder Of Season

Not long after the Los Angeles Lakers announced Brandon Ingram would miss the remainder of the season due to…
LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Wanted To Be Like’ Michael Jordan; Emotional After Moving Into Fourth On NBA’s All-Time Scoring List

Heading Wednesday’s matchup with Denver Nuggets, LeBron James was just 13 points away from passing Michael…

LeBron James, Luke Walton Mindful Of Nikola Jokic’s Impact As Playmaker As Lakers Look To Snap Losing Streak

In the third and final matchup of the 2018-19 NBA season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on Nikola Jokic…
Kyle Kuzma, Lakers

Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Could Miss Up To One Week After MRI Confirms Minor Right Ankle Sprain

In the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, Kyle Kuzma sprained his right ankle when he landed awkwardly…
JaVale McGee, Ivica Zubac, Lakers, Clippers

Clippers’ Ivica Zubac Playing Against Lakers Was ‘So Weird,’ ‘Will Always Appreciate’ Fanbase

For the first time since the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, Ivica Zubac played against the Los Angeles Lakers as a member…

Lakers Rumors: Luke Walton ‘Almost Certainly’ Will Be Fired After 2018-19 NBA Season

Throughout the 2018-19 NBA season, there has been uncertainty surrounding Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton…

Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Congratulates David Beckham On LA Galaxy Statue

Prior to the 2019 MLS season opener against the Chicago Fire, the LA Galaxy honored David Beckham with a statue…

LeBron James: Lakers ‘Can’t Keep Looking’ At NBA Standings During Hope To Make Playoffs

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have lost four of their last six games in what was touted as a final playoff…

Lakers News: Rajon Rondo Passes Deron Williams For 20th On NBA All-Time Assists List

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo (6,820) has passed former Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (6,819) for…

Luke Walton: Lakers ‘Very Aware’ Of Time Running Short To Make Playoffs; Coaches Don’t ‘Harp On It Too Much’

The Los Angeles Lakers played perhaps their best basketball in quite some time, putting together a stellar effort through…