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.

Luke Walton Expects Lakers Will Be ‘Healthy’ For 2018-19 NBA Season Opener Vs. Blazers

With the Los Angeles Lakers having a blend of veterans and prospects, they had to find a balance between health and chemistry during the…
LeBron James

Klay Thompson Thinks It Is ‘Pretty Cool’ Seeing LeBron James In Lakers Jersey

Born and raised in California, Klay Thompson watched his father Mychal Thompson play for the Los Angeles Lakers for five…
LeBron James, Josh Hart, Lakers

Lakers News: Josh Hart Reflects On Playing Against LeBron James, Cavs For First Time

After LeBron James signed a four-year, $153 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, he made his first public…
Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, Lakers bench

Lakers News: Luke Walton Pleased With LeBron James, Rajon Rondo Coaching Young Core While Not Playing

With the Los Angeles Lakers prioritizing health, LeBron James and Rajon Rondo were among the players who did not play…

Lakers News: LeBron James Prioritizing Health In Final 2018-19 NBA Preseason Game

Heading into his 16th NBA season, LeBron James does not need to play in preseason games at this stage of his career…
Tex Winter

Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton And Lakers Remember Former Assistant Coach Tex Winter

Former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Tex Winter passed away on Oct. 10, 2018 at the age of 96. Known as the innovator of the triangle offense…
Luke Walton, Lakers

Lakers News: Luke Walton Pleased With Pace, Believes Win Vs. Warriors ‘Showed What We’re Capable Of’

It may just be the 2018-19 NBA preseason, but the Los Angeles Lakers need every opportunity to see how they match up against the Golden State Warriors…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Details How Josh Hart, Kyle Kuzma & Lonzo Ball Improved During Offseason

After winning more than 30 games for the first time in five seasons, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations…
Luke Walton, Steve Kerr, Los Angeles Lakers

Steve Kerr ‘Really Looking Forward’ To Establishing Lakers-Warriors Rivalry

California has four of the 30 NBA teams, but all of the attention has been on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State…

Lakers News: Luke Walton May Play LeBron James More Minutes Against Warriors

At 33-years-old and heading into his 16th season, the reality is LeBron James does not need to play in preseason…