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.
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Interested In Wayne Ellington, Terrence Ross
Come Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers and all 30 NBA teams will be able to trade players who signed a new contract during this past summer’s free agency…
Dirk Nowitzki Breaks Kobe Bryant’s Record Most NBA Seasons Played With One Team
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (21) officially passed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant (20) for the NBA record of most seasons played with…
Luke Walton Wants Lakers To Do Better Job Of Maintaining Composure In Tough Environments
In the 126-111 loss to the Houston Rockets, head coach Luke Walton saw the Los Angeles Lakers somehow stay in the game despite poor free throw shooting and questionable…
Lakers Injury News: Rajon Rondo Will Be Re-Evaluated After Hand Swelling Improves
Almost a month into his recovery from surgery, Rajon Rondo was making good progress until he needed his right hand drained due to swelling. While Rondo’s
Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma, Luke Walton Not Anticipating Carryover From Rajon Rondo-Chris Paul Fight In 2nd Matchup Vs. Rockets
Almost two months ago, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to James Harden and the Houston Rockets in their first home game of the season. While it served as an…
Lakers Rumors: Rockets Emerging As Suitor For Kentavious Caldwell-Pope In Potential Trevor Ariza Trade
With Dec. 15 approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers and all 30 teams will be able to trade players they signed in free agency this past summer. Since the Lakers are looking…
Lakers News: As Fellow Member Of 2003 NBA Draft Class, Luke Walton Marvels At LeBron James & Dwyane Wade
The 2003 NBA Draft features LeBron James (No. 1 pick by Cleveland Cavaliers), Dwyane Wade (No. 5 by Miami Heat) and Luke Walton (No. 32 by Los Angeles…
Lakers Injury News: Rajon Rondo Has Right Hand Drained, Unlikely To Play Vs. Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton announced Rajon Rondo had his right hand drained Sunday and will be shut down for a couple days. After recently being cleared for…
