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 Injury Report: Luke Walton Hopeful Kyle Kuzma And Josh Hart Play Vs. 76ers; LeBron James Scrimmages

Amid Anthony Davis requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, triggering plenty of speculation, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to practice…
Lonzo Ball, Lakers

NBA Rumors: Lakers Have Been ‘Adamant’ About Not Trading Lonzo Ball Before Anthony Davis’ Trade Request To Pelicans

50 games into the 2018-19 NBA season, agent Rich Paul informed the New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis will not sign…
Anthony Davis, Pelicans, Lakers

Rich Paul Informs Pelicans Anthony Davis Will Not Sign Contract Extension, Requests Trade

Heading into the 2019 NBA trade deadline, Anthony Davis reportedly was not going to request a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans in order to make…

Lakers News: Josh Hart Asked To Come Out During Second Half Vs. Suns Due To ‘Bad’ Knee Tendinitis

Heading into the Phoenix Suns matchup, Josh Hart did not participate in the Los Angeles Lakers’ contact portion of practice…

Lakers Highlights: Brandon Ingram Sets Tone, Lance Stephenson Closes Out Suns To End 3-Game Losing Streak

With previous losses to the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers this season at Staples Center, Brandon Ingram set the tone early against the Phoenix Suns…

Lakers Injury Report: Kyle Kuzma Questionable, LeBron James Full Participant In Defensive Drills But Remains Out Vs. Suns

For the first time since his groin strain injury against the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 25, LeBron James participated in…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Could Return In 7-10 Days, At Start Of Six-Game Road Trip Vs. Clippers

One month since the Los Angeles Lakers came away with an impressive Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James has not…

Rajon Rondo Doesn’t Have Issues With Hand In Return, Explains Lakers Need To ‘Go Back To Drawing Board’

After a second hand surgery that kept him out 14 games this season, Rajon Rondo returned for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While Rondo was clearly…
Rajon Rondo, Lakers

Lakers News: Rajon Rondo Focused On Getting Teammates ‘Easier Shots’

After recently being cleared for return to full-contact practice, Rajon Rondo is considered a game-time decision Thursday night against the Minnesota…
Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka

Jeanie Buss: Lakers ‘Not Going To Take A Shortcut’ With ‘Quick Fix’ Just To Make 2019 NBA Playoffs

Having surpassed the midway point of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are 25-23 and though that is out of the playoff picture, they are just two games back of the…