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 News: Dwyane Wade Looking ‘Forward’ To Last Game Against LeBron James

When Dwyane Wade eventually re-signed with the Miami Heat this past summer, he announced the 2018-19 NBA season would also be his last. As there are only five active…

Lakers News: Luke Walton Wants Kyle Kuzma To ‘Put Action Behind That Talk’ When Playing Center

Heading into the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers only had three centers in JaVale McGee, Ivica Zubac and Moritz Wagner. As McGee played well during the preseason…
Lonzo Ball, Trevor Ariza, Suns, Lakers

NBA Rumors: Lakers Pursuing Trevor Ariza Trade In Three-Team Deal

After a 2-5 start to the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have turned it around and are currently 16-10. With their recent win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the…

Lakers News: Giannis Antetokounmpo Did Not Work Out With LeBron James To Avoid Potentially Being Exploited

Since LeBron James is 33-years-old and in his 16th season, Giannis Antetokounmpo is among a select few determined to…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Leads Six Players In Double Figures As L.A. Mauls Grizzlies

After losing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced a difficult back-to-back situation…
Shaquille O’neal And Allen Iverson Praise Kobe Bryant At Hall Of Fame Induction

Allen Iverson Includes Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal And LeBron James On All-Time Starting 5 Lineup

When Michael Jordan retired for the second time after the 1997-98 NBA season, the league was looking for new players to carry the torch heading into the 2000s. Among…
Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James

NBA Rumors: LeBron James Has Not Asked Lakers To Sign Carmelo Anthony, And Doesn’t Plan To

When the Houston Rockets decided to part ways with Carmelo Anthony after he played in just 10 games, the veteran forward was naturally linked to LeBron James…

Lakers News: Luke Walton Plans To Stagger LeBron James, Lonzo Ball While Brandon Ingram Recovers From Sprained Ankle

After being suspended for the first two games against the San Antonio Spurs, Brandon Ingram was getting off to a solid start in their third meeting. Unfortunately, midway through the…
Kobe Bryant, LeBron James

LeBron James, Kobe Bryant And Lakers Among Most Tweeted About In All Of Sports For 2018

With 2018 coming to an end, it was another incredible year for sports, highlighted by LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. When the best…

Lakers News: Kevin Durant Understands Why Star Players May Not Want To Play With LeBron James In ‘Toxic’ Environment

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James in free agency, it solidified the vision president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager…