Dan Duangdao

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.
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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Preparing For 2015-16 NBA Season (Video)

After earning All-Rookie First Team honors, Jordan Clarkson looks to expand his game in his sophomore year. While the Los Angeles Lakers struggled at Summer League, Clarkson showed improvement, averaging 16.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 32.4 minutes.…

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NBA Fan Has Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan Calf Tattoos (Photo)

With the Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game not until Oct. 4 in Hawaii, there is plenty of optimism for the future of the franchise. After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, Kobe Bryant and Julius Randle return…

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2015-16 NBA Rookie Survey: Kobe Bryant Voted Second Favorite Player In League

Heading into his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant enters what may very well be the final year of his future Hall of Fame career. After three consecutive season-ending injuries, there are questions if he can remain…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. ‘Tried To Lure’ Yi Jianlian Back To NBA

During free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Roy Hibbert and signed Lou Williams and Brandon Bass. With the first preseason game not until Oct. 4 in Hawaii, the team recently signed Jonathan Holmes and have reportedly agreed to…

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ESPN Summer Forecast: Lakers Finish With Second Worst Record In West

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown at the 2015 NBA Draft. While general manager Mitch Kupchak and company did not land their superstar free…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Has ‘No Immediate Plan’ To Sign Robert Upshaw

Following the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers quickly reached an agreement with Robert Upshaw to have him on their Summer League roster in Las Vegas. Despite the talent, the center went undrafted after being kicked off two college…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Reaches Agreement With Michael Frazier

UPDATE (August 25, 2015 at 11:21 AM PST): Los Angeles Lakers have announced the official signing of Michael Frazier to a multi-year contract: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Michael Frazier to a multi-year contract, it was announced today…

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Lakers News: L.A. Signs Jonathan Holmes To Multi-Year Deal

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With the 2015-16 NBA schedule released, the Los Angeles Lakers look to rebound from the worst win percentage in franchise history. After a solid off-season which included drafting D'Angelo Russell and trading for…

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Jerry Colangelo: Kobe Bryant ‘Has A Chance’ To Play For 2016 Olympic Team

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, much of the attention will be on Kobe Bryant and what may be the final season of his career. With the five-time champion set to turn 37 years old, he looks to rebound from…

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Lakers Rumors: Ricky Ledo Worked Out For L.A. On Monday

With one roster spot remaining, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly worked out 14 players earlier this week as they prepare for the 2015-16 NBA season. While names included Bobby Brown, Eric Moreland and Toure Murry, another player has emerged. According…

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