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.
Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka, Lakers

NBA Rumors: Lakers Have Not Offered Multiple First-Round Draft Picks Or Salary Cap Relief In Anthony Davis Trade

With the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 7, the Los Angeles Lakers remain committed to their attempt to acquire Anthony Davis from the…
Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Lakers

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Remain ‘Real’ Possibility To Sign Carmelo Anthony After Bulls Waive Him

After parting ways with the Houston Rockets on Nov. 15, Carmelo Anthony has not played in a game since, and was eventually traded to the Chicago Bulls…

Watch: Pelicans Remove Anthony Davis From Pregame Hype Video After Trade Request

Leading up to the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7, all of the attention is on Anthony Davis and the end of his tenure with the New Orleans…

NBA Rumors: Lakers ‘Very Hesitant’ To Enter Possible Bidding War With Celtics For Anthony Davis After Trade Deadline

Since Anthony Davis’ trade request from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have made some progress ahead of the…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James’ Near Triple-Double In Return, Lance Stephenson’s Clutch Shots Close Out Clippers

LeBron James may have missed 17 games, but his near triple-double performance against the Los Angeles Clippers led the Lakers to a 123-120 overtime…

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James And Kyle Kuzma Make Progress, But Uncertainty Remains Heading Into Clippers Game; Josh Hart Held Out Of Practice

To begin a six-game road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers reportedly were hopeful about LeBron James returning to the starting…

Lakers Trade Rumors: Pelicans View Lonzo Ball As Starting Point Guard Who Can Become Star

Since Anthony Davis’ trade request from the New Orleans Pelicans, Lonzo Ball’s name has been among those mentioned as part of the Los Angeles Lakers’…

Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Attributes Career-High 36 Points Vs. 76ers To ‘Taking Good Shots’

Amid Anthony Davis’ trade request from the New Orleans Pelicans, Brandon Ingram has made it clear he’s focused on what he can control leading up…

NBA Rumors: Gregg Popovich Advised Pelicans GM Dell Demps To Not ‘Cave’ By Trading Anthony Davis To Lakers

After Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans through agent Rich Paul, all eyes are on the Los Angeles Lakers leading up to…

NBA Rumors: Pelicans Will Only Trade Anthony Davis Before Deadline For ‘Overwhelming’ Package

With the New Orleans Pelicans near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, Anthony Davis’ agent Rich Paul officially informed the team his client will not…