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 Advance To 2018 Las Vegas Summer League Championship Game Behind Josh Hart’s 37 Points

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League semifinals, 112-109…
LeBron James

Lakers News: LeBron James Makes Appearance At Las Vegas Summer League

After LeBron James officially signed a four-year, $153 million deal in free agency, it is unclear when the Los Angeles…

Lakers Defeat Pistons At Las Vegas Summer League As LeBron James, Brandon Ingram Attend Quarterfinals

With LeBron James and Brandon Ingram in attendance, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons at the Las…
Brandon Ingram, Jimmy Butler, Lakers, Timberwolves

NBA Free Agent Rumors: Jimmy Butler Rejects 4-Year, $110 Million Contract Extension From Timberwolves

With the Los Angeles Lakers signing LeBron James in free agency, they have strategically filled out the remainder…
Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Clippers, Spurs, Raptors

NBA Trade Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Still Wants To Play For Lakers, Not Interested In Being One-Year Rental

Two weeks into free agency, the NBA landscape has changed significantly, highlighted by the Los Angeles Lakers…

NBA Free Agent Rumors: Isaiah Thomas Agrees To Contract With Nuggets

At the 2017-18 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. to the Cleveland…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Says LeBron James ‘Very Excited’ About Young Core

Leading up to free agency, there were questions if LeBron James would be willing to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers…
LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Lakers

Lakers Free Agency News: Magic Johnson On His One-On-One Meeting With LeBron James

Leading up to free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers were considered the favorites to sign LeBron James if he decided to…

2018 NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers, Svi Mykhailiuk Finalizing Three-Year, $4.6 Million Rookie Contract

At the 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Svi Mykhailiuk with the No. 47 pick, who is considered one of…

Lakers News: Luke Walton Receiving Advice From Tyronn Lue, Erik Spoelstra About Coaching LeBron James

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Luke Walton to become their head coach prior to the 2016-17 NBA season, they were…