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 Rumors: L.A. Not Expected To Sign J.R. Smith In Free Agency

With the additions of Roy Hibbert, Lou Williams and Brandon Bass via trade and free agency, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak says the team may be looking to add another point guard or center. Although the free agency…

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Gary Vitti: Julius Randle’s Injury ‘Maybe Even Affected’ Decision To Retire After Season

After being an assistant trainer for the Utah Jazz and head athletic trainer at the University of Portland, Gary Vitti joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1984. During his time as the team's trainer, Vitti has been a part of…

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Kobe Bryant To Gary Vitti On Playing Small Forward: ‘I Can Do That’

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, all the attention will be on Kobe Bryant's return from his third consecutive season-ending injury. With the superstar set to turn 37 years old, Bryant enters what may be the final season of his…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Hits Game-Winner In Double OT At Drew League

After a difficult season due to injuries and clashing with head coach Byron Scott, Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has been on the trading block this off-season. However, after speaking with general manager Mitch Kupchak, it appears the sixth…

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Lakers News: LaMarcus Aldridge On Meeting With L.A. In Free Agency

After selecting D'Angelo Russell at the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers had high hopes of landing LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency. However, after meeting with each other twice, Aldridge ultimately decided to return home and signed with the San…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Ty Lawson

After selecting D'Angelo Russell with the No. 2 at the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers had high hopes of landing an All-Star big man in free agency. While free agency did not go according to plan, general manager Mitch…

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Kobe Bryant On What He Would Change About His Game

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, one of the biggest storylines for the Los Angeles Lakers will be the return of Kobe Bryant from his third consecutive season-ending injury. With Bryant set to turn 37 years old, there is excitement…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Kevin Seraphin

During free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Roy Hibbert and signed Lou Williams and Brandon Bass. With Las Vegas Summer League already in progress, the storied franchise may be looking to add more frontcourt depth. According to Marc…

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Byron Scott: Kobe Bryant Doing ‘A Lot Of Lower Body Work,’ Not Shooting Yet

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, one of the biggest storylines will naturally be Kobe Bryant. After three consecutive season-ending injuries, there are questions if the five-time champion will be able to remain healthy in what may be his final…

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Lou Williams On Playing With Kobe Bryant: ‘Greatness Is Contagious’

After a disastrous start to free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have rebounded nicely with the additions of Roy Hibbert, Lou Williams and Brandon Bass. Out of these moves, the most surprising one may have been the signing of Williams…

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