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: Ed Davis Seeking $7-10 Million Per Season In Free Agency

All the attention for the Los Angeles Lakers right now is the NBA Draft on June 25. While the storied franchise is working out numerous prospects for their 2nd, 27th and 34th overall picks, free agency immediately follows on July…

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Ed Davis On Re-Signing With Lakers: ‘I Definitely Want To Be Back’

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the NBA Draft and free agency. Armed with three draft picks and a projected $24 million in cap space, the storied franchise will look…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Unlikely To Exercise Option On Jordan Hill

With the NBA Draft in less than a week, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to bring in Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell and Emmanuel Mudiay for second workouts. While the team has been working out prospects, free agency quickly takes…

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Lakers Rumors: Carlos Boozer Signing With Miami Heat In Free Agency?

After the Los Angeles Lakers could not land a superstar in last year's free agency, the storied franchise moved on to 'Plan B' which included acquiring Carlos Boozer on amnesty waivers. While Julius Randle was expected to play major minutes,…

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NBA Rumors: Marc Gasol Expected To Stay With Memphis Grizzlies

Heading into this off-season, Marc Gasol will be one of the most sought after players in free agency. After winning 55 games in the competitive Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies eventually lost to the Golden State Warriors in the second…

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Lakers News: Jahlil Okafor, D’Angelo Russell Will Have Second Workout With L.A.

UPDATE (June 20, 2015): According to Lakers.com reporter Mike Trudell, the Los Angeles Lakers officially worked out Jahlil Okafor on Friday and D'Angelo Russell on Saturday: https://twitter.com/LakersReporter/status/612471778032553984 With the NBA Draft in a week, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak On Kobe Bryant’s Future, Rebuilding Process

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, one of the biggest storylines will surround Kobe Bryant and if he will play beyond his current contract. After three consecutive season-ending injuries, Kobe will turn 37 years old in August and will enter…

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2015 NBA Draft: Lakers Have Received Phone Calls For No. 2 Pick

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to take the next step in their rebuilding process. While the franchise is focused on long-term success, general manager Mitch Kupchak and company can speed…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak On Warriors Success, How It Influences Team Building

With the NBA Draft in a week, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to make a crucial decision with the second overall pick. Should the Minnesota Timberwolves select Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor, D'Angelo Russell, Kristaps Porzingis and Emmanuel Mudiay are…

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NBA Rumors: Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge Most Likely Big Names To Change Teams

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, the off-season is officially here. While the Los Angeles Lakers are currently working out prospects for their three draft picks on June 25, free agency takes place…

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