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: Larry Nance Jr. Has High Praise For D’Angelo Russell

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, all the attention for the Los Angeles Lakers will be on Kobe Bryant's 20th season and the young core. With the first preseason game in Hawaii not until October 4, Larry Nance Jr. took…

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Larry Nance Jr. On Being Drafted 27th By Lakers

At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised most with their two selections in the first round. After being linked to Jahlil Okafor prior to the draft, the storied franchise not only took D'Angelo Russell, but Larry Nance…

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Kobe Bryant On Playing Small Forward: ‘Everyone Plays Small Ball Anyway’

With 14 players currently on the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers have a nice blend of veterans and prospects. After drafting D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick, there were questions if Kobe Bryant would remain at shooting guard or…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Discusses L.A.’s NBA Draft And Free Agency

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers had high hopes of taking the next step in the rebuilding process. With their three picks at the NBA Draft, the Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell (2nd), Larry…

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D’Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns Officially Signs With Nike

At the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. After failing to make the playoffs these past two seasons, Russell will be part of the young core that includes Julius Randle and Jordan…

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PHOTO: Nick Young’s Right Arm Is No Longer ‘Strictly For Buckets’

After a strong 2013-14 season where he averaged 17.9 points off the bench, Nick Young re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers for four years at $21.5 million. A month after re-signing, Young participated in a Q&A session on his Twitter…

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NBA News: Former Laker Sasha Vujacic Signs One-Year Deal With Knicks

During his six seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Sasha Vujacic was Kobe Bryant's primary backup. While Vujacic won two championships in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances, he has only appeared in 58 games since being traded during the 2010-11…

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Jordan Clarkson On 2015-16 Lakers Season: ‘Hopefully Make The Playoffs’

After earning All-Rookie First Team honors, Jordan Clarkson averaged 16.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists at the Las Vegas Summer League. With Clarkson expected to start alongside D'Angelo Russell in the backcourt, he will have the opportunity to take…

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Roy Hibbert ‘Wanted To Play For A Coach Who Actually Played’ In NBA

After the Los Angeles Lakers could not land an All-Star in free agency, general manager Mitch Kupchak and company ultimately traded for Indiana Pacers center, Roy Hibbert. Following a disappointing season, Hibbert has already lost 16 pounds this off-season. --…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Continues To Show Interest In Kevin Seraphin

In free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Roy Hibbert and signed Lou Williams and Brandon Bass. With a $2.8 million exception remaining, general manager Mitch Kupchak has expressed interest in adding another guard or center. One option who…

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