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: LaMarcus Aldridge Will Meet With L.A. When Free Agency Begins

After introducing D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown at the practice facility on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers are shifting their focus to free agency. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- According to Mike…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Preparing 4-Year, $80M Offer For LaMarcus Aldridge

At the 2015 NBA Draft this past week, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown. With the storied franchise passing on Jahlil Okafor, general manager Mitch Kupchak shared he will be pursuing frontcourt players…

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Lakers News: Greg Monroe To Meet With Los Angeles In Free Agency

After failing to make the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, the Los Angeles Lakers have reloaded through the NBA Draft with Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson, D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown. With a projected $24 million in cap…

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NBA Rumors: Kevin Love Plans To Re-Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers

At the NBA Draft on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised some by selecting D'Angelo Russell over Jahlil Okafor. With their other picks being Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown, general manager Mitch Kupchak will be pursuing frontcourt players in…

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Lakers Rumors: Marc Gasol ‘Has No Interest’ In Signing With L.A.

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown at the 2015 NBA Draft. With the franchise passing on Jahlil Okafor, general manager Mitch Kupchak says they will pursue frontcourt players in free…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Among Teams Interested In Tobias Harris In Free Agency

At the NBA Draft on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers took the next step in their rebuild by selecting D'Angelo Russell (2nd), Larry Nance Jr. (27th) and Anthony Brown (34th). With free agency quickly approaching on July 1, general manager…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Will Visit DeAndre Jordan Once Free Agency Begins

At the NBA Draft on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers took another step in their rebuild by selecting D'Angelo Russell (2nd), Larry Nance (27th) and Anthony Brown (34th) with their three picks. While there is plenty of excitement, free agency…

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NBA Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge Informed Blazers He Will Not Return

With the NBA Draft tonight, all the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers will be on their 2nd, 27th and 34th overall picks. While the team will likely decide between Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell, rumors have already started about…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Increasingly Likely To Draft D’Angelo Russell

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2015 NBA Draft with the 2nd, 27th and 34th picks. While the Lakers have worked out numerous prospects, it appears they will choose between…

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Lakers Rumors: Team ‘Moving Up’ LaMarcus Aldridge’s Free Agency List

With the NBA Draft on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers will likely decide between Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell with their No. 2 pick as Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to go first to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, rumors have emerged…

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