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.
Moritz Wagner, Lakers, Summer League

Lakers News: Moritz Wagner Active For First Time During 2018-19 NBA Season Vs. Mavericks

At the 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Moritz Wagner with the No. 25 pick, but he was ruled out the entire…
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Stresses Ability To ‘Make An Impact’ Even If Struggling Offensively

In the 124-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron James nearly had another triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists…
Luke Walton

Luke Walton Wants Lakers To Focus On ‘Same Purpose’ And ‘Same Priorities’ Instead of Potential Lineups

With the Los Angeles Lakers improving their depth behind a slew of signings in free agency, head coach Luke Walton has tried different lineups during…
Magic Johnson, Lakers

Magic Johnson Predicts Lakers Will Sign ‘Superstar’ In 2019 NBA Free Agency

During the 2017 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros, David Ortiz asked president of basketball Magic Johnson if…

Luke Walton Believes Lakers ‘Got Away From Who We Were’ In Third Quarter Against Spurs

After a two-game winning streak that was comprised of victories over the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking…
LeBron James, Rajon Rondo, Lakers

Lakers News: Luke Walton Wants To ‘Split’ LeBron James, Rajon Rondo To Have Leadership On Court Most Times

To begin the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton started Rajon Rondo over Lonzo Ball at point guard. They were one of the position…

Lakers News: LeBron James Passes Dirk Nowitzki For 6th On NBA All-Time Scoring List

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has passed Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki for sixth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. In the…
Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: Lonzo Ball To Remain In Starting Lineup Vs. Spurs When Rajon Rondo Returns From 3-Game Suspension

To begin the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke…
Drake

Lakers News: Drake Wears Kobe Bryant Minneapolis Jersey To 2000s-Themed Birthday Party

Two weeks ago, Drake brought LeBron James on stage as part of the “Aubrey & The Three Migos Tour” at the Staples Center…
Josh Hart

Josh Hart: Lakers ‘Focused On Making Deep Run In The Playoffs’

After a 0-3 start to the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton inserted Josh Hart into the starting lineup, and they have…