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.
Rajon Rondo, Lakers

Lakers News: Rajon Rondo Broke Hand Against Trail Blazers, ‘Out A Few Weeks’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton announced Rajon Rondo suffered a broken right (shooting) hand in the 126-117…

Lakers News: LeBron James, Luke Walton Focused On Improving Free Throw Shooting Woes

Through 13 games of the 2018-19 NBA season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are the second-worst free throw shooting team in the league at 69.5 percent…
Tyson Chandler

Tyson Chandler Reveals He Chose To Sign With Lakers Over Warriors After Suns Buyout, Clearing Waivers

With one year and $13.5 million remaining on his contract, Tyson Chandler was an ideal candidate to be bought out by the lottery-bound Phoenix Suns at some point…
LeBron James, Lakers

LeBron James Admits He ‘Almost Cracked’ As Lakers Struggled To Start The Season

Despite the opportunity to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers or join a championship contender like the Philadelphia 76ers or Houston Rockets, LeBron James…
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Tyson Chandler, Josh Hart, LeBron James, JaVale McGee, Lance Stephenson

Lakers News: Tyson Chandler Puts Focus On Team After Game-Winning Block Against Trae Young, Hawks

In just three games, Tyson Chandler has already made his presence felt for the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighted by his…
Luke Walton

Lakers News: Luke Walton Details Process Of Taking Steps Forward, Backwards As Improvement Continues

The Los Angeles Lakers may have won five out of their last six games, but it came on a Tyson Chandler game-winning block against the third-worst…

Luke Walton Credits Defense For Lakers Getting Back To .500 Through 12 Games

After a 2-5 start to the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson reportedly admonished head coach Luke…
Lonzo Ball, Lakers

Lakers Injury News: Lonzo Ball Aggravated Ankle In Win Against Kings But Intends To Play Vs. Hawks

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepared for the Sacramento Kings, Lonzo Ball suffered a mild ankle sprain when he landed on Tyson Chandler’s foot during the scrimmage…
Lonzo Ball

Lakers Injury Update: Lonzo Ball Participated In Shootaround, ‘Wants To Play’ Against Kings

With Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers winning three out of their last four games, they face another back-to-back situation this weekend against the Sacramento…

Luke Walton Wants Lakers To ‘Pick And Choose’ When To Play Fast, Expects Kings To Test Transition Defense

As the Los Angeles Lakers (5-6) have been heavily criticized, the Sacramento Kings (6-5) have been praised for their start to the 2018-19 NBA season…