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 GM Mitch Kupchak Says Trading No. 2 Pick ‘An Option’

After two difficult seasons where the Los Angeles Lakers failed to make the playoffs, the storied franchise landed the No. 2 at the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday. With three picks (including the 27th and 34th) at the NBA Draft…

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VIDEOS: Jeremy Lin And AJ Rafael Play NBA 2K15, React To Player Rating

In Jeremy Lin's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there were early struggles, but the point guard eventually found a rhythm and played well following the All-Star break. Before missing the final five games of the 2014-15 NBA season…

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POLL: Who Should Be The Lakers’ Top Priority For A Max Contract This Summer?

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers face their most important off-season in nearly a decade. While the Lakers will find out if they keep their top-five protected pick at the NBA Draft Lottery…

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Lakers Rumors: Team ‘Preparing Possible Maximum-Salary’ Offer For Jimmy Butler

After a strong 2014-15 NBA season, Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls earned this season's Most Improved Player award. While the Bulls are currently battling the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs, Butler is set to become a restricted free…

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Andrew Wiggins On Kobe Bryant: ‘He’s A Living Legend’

On Thursday, Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves received the 2014-15 NBA Rookie of the Year award. After averaging 16.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 82 games, Wiggins received 110 first-place votes. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant?…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Doing Fine After Being Seen At UCLA Medical Center

Two weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar underwent quadruple coronary bypass surgery at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. While Abdul-Jabbar is expected to make a full recovery, he experienced dizziness yesterday and was hospitalized. After numerous tests, Abdul-Jabbar's…

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NBA News: Rajon Rondo, Mavericks ‘Made A Mutual Decision To Part Ways’

After Rajon Rondo was traded to the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the season, the former All-Star point guard was seen as the piece that could turn the franchise into legitimate championship contenders. However, Rondo's season came to an end due…

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Lakers Rumors: Team ‘Somewhat Torn Internally’ About Rajon Rondo

For the entire 2014-15 NBA season, Rajon Rondo has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Lakers tried to trade for him earlier in the season, he was ultimately dealt to the Dallas Mavericks where he was recently…

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NBA Rumors: Pelicans To Offer Anthony Davis Max Contract

In only his third season, 22-year-old Anthony Davis has quickly established himself as one of the best players and is expected to be the NBA's greatest player in a couple of seasons. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant?…

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NBA Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge Leaving Trail Blazers In Free Agency?

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve their roster via the NBA Draft or free agency. With potentially three draft picks and as much as $28 million projected in cap…

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