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 News: Brandon Ingram Felt ‘Really Good’ After Full Practice, Focused On ‘Moving Without The Basketball’ In Return
After suffering a sprained ankle against the San Antonio Spurs which forced him to miss seven games, Brandon Ingram was a full participant at Thursday’s practice…
James Jones Denies Suns Owner Robert Sarver Didn’t Want To Trade Trevor Ariza To Lakers
Despite the Los Angeles Lakers being linked to Trevor Ariza, the Phoenix Suns ultimately traded him to the Washington Wizards in exchange for for Austin Rivers and…
Nets’ Jared Dudley Responds To Luke Walton Saying He ‘Shouldn’t Be Blowing By’ Lakers ‘At This Stage Of His Career’
In the 115-110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers battled, but could not overcome their poor shooting and defense. As the Lakers focused in on D’Angelo…
NBA Rumors: Pelicans ‘Know They’re On The Clock’ With Anthony Davis, Will Remain Active In Trade Talks
Although 33-year-old LeBron James is not showing any signs of slowing down, 25-year-old Anthony Davis is widely viewed as the next face of the NBA. Originally the No. 1 pick…
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Offered Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Second Round Pick For Trevor Ariza; Suns Wanted Josh Hart
Leading up to Dec. 15, when players who signed a new contract this past offseason became officially eligible to be traded, it appeared Trevor Ariza was going to be…
Lakers News: Luke Walton Hopeful Brandon Ingram & Rajon Rondo Return Vs. Pelicans
Without Brandon Ingram (ankle), JaVale McGee (flu), and Rajon Rondo (hand surgery), the Los Angeles Lakers were dominated by the Washington Wizards on the second night…
Lakers News: Luke Walton Calls Lonzo Ball’s Triple-Double Vs. Hornets His Best Game From ‘Start To Finish’
From offseason knee surgery to inconsistent playing time, Lonzo Ball has had his fair share of highs and lows through the first quarter of the 2018-19 NBA…
Kobe Bryant Calls Jimmy Butler’s Infamous Practice ‘Regular’ For Him And Lakers
During his 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant was extremely competitive in practices, knowing how it would translate into games. As Bryant pushed…
