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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NBA Rumors: Kevin Love Opts Out Of Contract With Cavaliers

After failing to make the playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Love was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that centered around last year's No. 1 pick, Andrew Wiggins. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case?…

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Lakers Rumors: Julius Randle, No. 2 Pick ‘In Play’ For DeMarcus Cousins

  With the NBA Draft just days away, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves being linked to DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings. Although the Kings ownership have maintained Cousins is untradable, head coach George Karl has reportedly been pushing…

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Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles ‘Settling In On’ Jahlil Okafor With No. 2 Pick

With the NBA Draft on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers continue to work out numerous prospects for their 2nd, 27th and 34th picks. While the Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly informed Karl-Anthony Towns they will take him with the first overall…

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2015 NBA Draft: T-Wolves Inform Karl-Anthony Towns They Will Draft Him

Heading into the NBA Draft on Thursday, all the attention has been on who the Minnesota Timberwolves will select with the first overall pick. While Karl-Anthony Towns is considered this year's top prospect, head coach Flip Saunders reportedly prefers Jahlil…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Not Expected To Take Kristaps Porzingis With No. 2 Pick

With the NBA Draft on June 25, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently working out prospects for their 2nd, 27th and 34th picks. This past week, the Lakers worked out Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay for the second…

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NBA Rumors: D’Angelo Russell Does Not Want To Play For Sixers?

With the NBA Draft on June 25, the Los Angeles Lakers recently worked out Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay for the second time these last couple of days. Unfortunately for the franchise, they are 'increasingly doubtful' Karl-Anthony Towns…

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NBA Rumors: Heat Plan To Offer Goran Dragic Five-Year, $80M Deal

While the NBA Draft is just five days away, free agency takes place the following week on July 1. With the Los Angeles Lakers unlikely to exercise Jordan Hill's $9 million option, they are projected to have $23 million in…

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Lakers ‘Increasingly Doubtful’ Karl-Anthony Towns Will Work Out For L.A.

With the 2015 NBA Draft quickly approaching on June 25, the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to work out Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell, Kristaps Porzingis and Emmanuel Mudiay for their second overall pick. However, the franchise has been unable…

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VIDEO: Karl-Anthony Towns Interview With TWC SportsNet

With less than a week until the NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers have brought in Jahlil Okafor and Emmanuel Mudiay to the team's practice facility for second workouts. While D'Angelo Russell is expected to work out on Saturday, the…

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NBA Rumors: Khris Middleton Will Reach ‘Quick’ Agreement With Bucks

With NBA free agency in less than two weeks, numerous free agents have already been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers. While the names include players like LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Love and Goran Dragic, reports currently have them either re-signing…

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