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 Rumors: Julius Randle Asked To Be Renounced Due To Role Change, No Long-Term Commitment

As the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly met with Julius Randle, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and…
Lonzo Ball, Rajon Rondo

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Sign Rajon Rondo To One-Year, $9 Million Contract

With free agency completely underway, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a strong start after Paul George re-signed…

NBA Free Agency News: Lakers Renounce Julius Randle; Making Him Unrestricted Free Agent

Prior to the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers extended a qualifying offer to Julius Randle, which officially made…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Wizards Claim Former Lakers Center Thomas Bryant Off Waivers

Before the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers waived Thomas Bryant, who was the team’s No. 42 pick in the…

Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Julius Randle Has Not Received Contract Offer, But Hopeful Of Re-Signing

To officially begin free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers had to quickly adjust their plans as Paul George did not meet with…
Kawhi Leonard

NBA Rumors: Executives Believe Kawhi Leonard Is Willing To Sit Out 2018-19 Season If Spurs Don’t Trade Him To Lakers

When free agency officially began, the Los Angeles Lakers had to immediately change course when Paul George…
LeBron James

Lakers Video: Fans Celebrate LeBron James Signing With Chalk Toss Outside Staples Center

After a tough start to free agency where Paul George re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Los Angeles…
LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard

NBA Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Wants Trade To Lakers Following LeBron James Decision To Sign

After five years of rebuilding, the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year, $154 million contract with…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Among Teams Interested In Aaron Gordon

On the first day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers are exploring all options in an effort to end the team’s five-year…

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Spurs Have Made ‘No Progress’ On Kawhi Leonard Trade Talks

When the Los Angeles Lakers put themselves in position to sign two 2018 free agents to max contracts, the players…