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.

NBA Rumors: Lakers Will Have Interest In Signing Khris Middleton During 2019 Free Agency

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may be in the midst of a strong stretch to the young season, but plenty of the attention naturally remains on 2019…

Lakers News: LeBron James Sympathizes With Former Cavaliers Teammates Amidst 2-14 Start Without Him

For the second time in his future Hall-of-Fame career, LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency as he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this past…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Carries Young Core Past Cavaliers In First Return To Cleveland Since 2018 NBA Free Agency

After a 51-point performance against the Miami Heat, LeBron James was looking for another dominant performance in a second return on a personal level. Though, Wednesday’s…

LeBron James Views Kyrie Irving Trade To Celtics ‘Beginning Of The End For Everything’ With Cavs

After winning one championship over three consecutive NBA Finals appearances, Kyrie Irving surprisingly asked for a trade to break away from LeBron James and the…
LeBron James, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James’ 2003 Hummer H2 Gifted For 18th Birthday Up For Auction

During LeBron James’ senior year at St. Vincent-St. Mary High school, his mother Gloria James bought him a 2003 Hummer H2 for his 18th birthday. Shortly after…

LeBron James Surpasses Allen Iverson For 6th-Most 50-Point Games; Joins Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar With Multiple 40-Point Games In 16th Season Or Later

LeBron James joins Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in their 16th season or later. The 33-year-old…

Lakers Vs. Heat Preview & TV Info: LeBron James Returns To Miami Without Dwyane Wade

After four consecutive wins, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were confident heading into their three-game but were embarrassed by the Orlando Magic…
LeBron James, Luke Walton

Lakers News: Luke Walton Has Ultimate Praise For LeBron James Surpassing Expectations As ‘The King’

At the 2003 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the No. 1 pick and the Los Angeles Lakers selected Luke Walton with the No. 32 pick…
Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers Video: Matt Barnes Surprises Twin Sons With Kobe Bryant Workout For Birthday

After spending seven seasons as opponents, Kobe Bryant and Matt Barnes played together on the Los Angeles Lakers from 2010-12. Highlighted by the famous non-flinch…
LeBron James

Lakers News: LeBron James Humbled To Pass Wilt Chamberlain, ‘One Of The Most Dominant Forces,’ For 5th On NBA All-Time Scoring List

As the Los Angeles Lakers won six out of their last seven games, LeBron James made NBA history against the Portland Trail Blazers in his 16th season…