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 News: Bucks Will Claim Kendall Marshall Off Waivers

Please enable Javascript to watch this video On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers waived Kendall Marshall to clear as much cap room as possible. The goal was to hopefully re-sign Marshall once he cleared waivers, but the Milwaukee Bucks will…

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Kobe Bryant Admits To Being ‘Afraid’ Of Life After Basketball

After two consecutive season-ending injuries, Kobe Bryant turns 36 years old next month and is preparing for the final two seasons of his career. At the Showtime 2014 Summer TCA event on Friday, the five time-champion talked about life after…

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Jeremy Lin Excited To Join Lakers, Hopes To Earn Kobe Bryant’s Respect

After failing to sign Carmelo Anthony this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers went ahead with Plan B and one of the first moves was acquiring Jeremy Lin and draft picks from the Houston Rockets. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back!…

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Lakers News: Ed Davis To Sign Two-Year Deal With Team

After being unable to land Carmelo Anthony, the Los Angeles Lakers have moved forward with Plan B by re-signing Nick Young and Jordan Hill and trading for Jeremy Lin. On Wednesday, the team added another piece to next year's roster…

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Lakers Rumors: Team’s Coaching Search Is ‘On The Near Horizon’

After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Jeremy Lin and re-signed Nick Young and Jordan Hill on Friday, next year's roster is beginning to take shape. With the team currently focused on the Pau Gasol sign-and-trade to the Chicago Bulls,…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Turns Down Two-Year, $20 Million Offer

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With the Los Angeles Lakers trading for Jeremy Lin and re-signing Nick Young and Jordan Hill, the roster is beginning to take shape. However, it appears Pau Gasol is likely moving on after…

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Lakers Rumors: Rockets Trying To Trade Jeremy Lin To Los Angeles

Please enable Javascript to watch this video UPDATE (11:40 AM PST): The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a trade with the Houston Rockets for Jeremy Lin according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: Houston is finalizing a deal to send Jeremy…

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LeBron James’ Decision Expected By Heat, Cavaliers Before Brazil Trip

On Thursday, there were reports of LeBron James making his decision between the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Although Dwyane Wade visited Las Vegas and flew back to Miami with his current teammate, he is unsure what the four-time MVP…

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NBA Rumors: Knicks Now ‘Freaked Out’ About Carmelo Anthony Situation

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With free agents officially able to sign new contracts since Thursday, Carmelo Anthony has yet to make a decision. While the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers were considered the favorites, the…

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Lakers News: James Worthy Discusses Pitch Meeting To Carmelo Anthony

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Last Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers met with Carmelo Anthony to persuade him to join the franchise. While Kobe Bryant could not make the pitch meeting due to a scheduling change, James Worthy…

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