Dan Duangdao

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.
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Kobe Bryant Called Watching LeBron James Play For Lakers At Staples Center ‘F—Ing Awesome’

For the first time during the 2018-19 NBA season, Kobe Bryant watched LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at the...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Praises ‘Big-Time Game Changer’ Lonzo Ball For Turning Momentum Vs. Nuggets

After offseason knee surgery, Lonzo Ball has worked his way back and is playing extremely well for the Los Angeles Lakers. Through the first five games of...

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Lakers News: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant Praise Lance Stephenson In ‘Attack Mode’

Since Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo were suspended for their altercation with Chris Paul, Lance Stephenson has been among those who has stepped up for...

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Lakers News: Josh Hart Details Difference With Starting In Place Of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

After three consecutive losses to begin the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton inserted Josh...

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LeBron James ‘Feels Great’ After First Lakers Win, Stresses Defense And Rebounding Are Keys Moving Forward

It took four games, but LeBron James finally notched his first win as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in a 131-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the...

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Impressive Debut Puts Johnathan Williams With Magic Johnson And Andre Ingram In Lakers Franchise History

After not getting selected in the 2018 NBA Draft, it has been quite the journey for Johnathan Williams with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite playing well...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Fined $15,000 For Public Criticism Of Officiating Vs. Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of officiating against the San...

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Lakers News: Doc Rivers Believes Chris Paul-Rajon Rondo Rivalry ‘Not All Bad’ For NBA

In the 2018-19 home opener for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets, Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul exchanged punches after Brandon Ingram shoved...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Hypercritical Of Officiating After Overtime Loss To Spurs

With Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo suspended for four and three games, respectively, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell short to...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Focused On Getting Game Back On Track During Rajon Rondo-Chris Paul Fight

When Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul exchanged punches as Brandon Ingram came to his teammate's defense, it put LeBron...

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