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.

Warriors’ Draymond Green Laments Failure To Take Advantage Of Lakers Playing ‘Gimmick’ Defense

All of the attention is on LeBron James’ injury, but the Los Angeles Lakers played their best defense of the 2018-19 NBA season against the Golden State Warriors…
Josh Hart, Rajon Rondo, Ivica Zubac, Lakers

Lakers Highlights: Ivica Zubac, Rajon Rondo Step Up After LeBron James’ Injury In Christmas Day Win Over Warriors

Without LeBron James for much of the third quarter and all of the fourth, Ivica Zubac and Rajon Rondo carried the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-101 win over the Golden State Warriors…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Has Slight Groin Strain After Initial Exam

In the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James slipped but was able to recover the basketball and pass of to Lonzo Ball. Unfortunately, James asked for a…
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Doesn’t View Christmas Day Game Against Warriors ‘Not A Measuring Stick’ For Lakers

After playing the Golden State Warriors in four consecutive NBA Finals, LeBron James is looking for better results with the…

Lakers News: Ivica Zubac Credits Teammates; Luke Walton Uncertain Of Potential Role Once JaVale McGee & Tyson Chandler Return

Originally the No. 32 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ivica Zubac has seen limited minutes since a solid rookie season where he averaged 7.5 points and 4.2 rebounds. With JaVale McGee…
LeBron James

Lakers News: LeBron James Passes Kobe Bryant And Jason Kidd For Most Triple-Doubles In 16th NBA Season Or Later

LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant and Jason Kidd for most triple-doubles by a player in their 16th NBA season or later, per Elias Sports Bureau. In the 112-104 win over the New Orleans…
Rajon Rondo

Lakers News: Alvin Gentry Disagrees With Notion Rajon Rondo Morphs Into ‘Playoff Rondo’

After missing 17 games due to hand surgery, Rajon Rondo returned for the Los Angeles Lakers against his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans. While Rondo only…

Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Wanted To Be ‘Efficient,’ Find Balance Between Attacking & Playmaking In Return Against Pelicans

After a disappointing 1-3 road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home with much-needed help in Brandon Ingram against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ingram, who missed seven…

NBA Rumors: LeBron James, Anthony Davis Met For Dinner; Many Believe Davis Wants To Play For Lakers

Leading up to the Los Angeles Lakers facing the New Orleans Pelicans, LeBron James said it would be ‘amazing’ and ‘incredible’ if Anthony Davis joined him. While there…

Lakers News: LeBron James Game-Time Decision; Brandon Ingram, Rajon Rondo Available To Play Vs. Pelicans

As LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans, there is controversy heading into their first matchup. With conflicting reports…