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.
Luke Walton, Los Angeles Lakers head coach

Lakers Rumors: Jeanie Buss Wants To Give Luke Walton ‘Every Opportunity To Succeed’

Heading into the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend, there are more questions than answers for head coach Luke Walton and the Los Angeles…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Enes Kanter Signs With Blazers Over Lakers After Being Bought Out By Knicks

Shortly after the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline passed, the New York Knicks waived Enes Kanter prior to the March 1 deadline…

NBA Fines Bucks Co-Owner Marc Lasry $25K For Violating Tampering Rules With Anthony Davis Comments

When Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans through agent Rich Paul, the NBA’s tampering rules became a major…

Luke Walton: ‘Defense Is Going To Be Everything’ For Lakers In Final Push To Make Western Conference Playoffs

After playing one of the best games of the season against the Boston Celtics, head coach Luke Walton saw the Los Angeles Lakers regress in a 143-120 loss to…

Lakers News: Ivica Zubac ‘Surprised’ But ‘Super Excited’ About Being Traded To Clippers

Leading up to the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly involved Ivica Zubac as part of five different scenarios in a potential deal with the…

Lakers News: Rajon Rondo Cautions It Might Not Be ‘That Simple’ For Young Core To Move On From Trade Deadline Rumors

At 32 years old and in his 13th NBA season, Rajon Rondo has experienced every possible scenario and is looked to as one of the three leaders for the…

2019 NBA All-Star Game: Kyrie Irving Calls Himself, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard And James Harden ‘Great Five’

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the leading vote-getters in the Western and Eastern Conference, selected their players in the 2019 NBA All-Star…

Rob Pelinka Calls Reggie Bullock ‘Key Piece’ In Giving LeBron James, Lakers ‘Best Chance’ To Make Deep Playoff Run

Following a 136-94 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2021 second-round draft pick to the Detroit Pistons…

Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Getting Better And Better Every Single Minute’ After Missing 17 Games Due To Groin Strain

LeBron James may have recently returned from a groin strain that kept him out 17 consecutive games, but he is still working his way back to…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James’ Triple-Double, Rajon Rondo’s Game-Winner Leads L.A. Past Celtics

Following a 136-94 loss to the Indiana Pacers and the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo and the Los Angeles Lakers needed to respond…