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: Pau Gasol Met With GM Mitch Kupchak On Wednesday Night

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Heading into free agency, there were concerns if the Los Angeles Lakers would be able to re-sign Pau Gasol. Despite these past difficult seasons, Gasol remains one of the biggest free agents available…

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Jim Boeheim Believes Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony Can Play Together

Heading into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers did not have much of a chance to land Carmelo Anthony. However, after an impressive pitch meeting last Thursday, the franchise is considered to be the biggest threat to the New York…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Called In For Carmelo Anthony Pitch Meeting

Shortly before free agency began, Magic Johnson shared on Twitter that he was going on his annual vacation. While there was a report that Magic would not be part of Carmelo Anthony's pitch meeting, he actually called in according to…

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NBA Free Agency: Lakers Interested In Lance Stephenson

When NBA free agency began on July 1, the Indiana Pacers offered Lance Stephenson a five-year, $44 million contract. However, with the type of contracts that are being given out so far, Stephenson has begun exploring the market since he…

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Lakers Rumors: Isaiah Thomas A ‘Real Possibility’ For Los Angeles

On Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged as a serious contender for Carmelo Anthony with LeBron James "giving similar consideration" to what the franchise has to offer. Depending on what both stars ultimately do in free agency, Isaiah Thomas is…

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Lakers Nation Wishes Pau Gasol A Happy 34th Birthday

Lakers Nation would like to take a moment to wish a very happy birthday to Pau Gasol, who turns 34 years old today! It's been an interesting journey to say the least for Pau since arriving to the Lakers on…

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LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony Giving ‘Consideration’ To Lakers Offer

Heading into free agency, most believed LeBron James would re-sign with the Miami Heat while Carmelo Anthony would sign with the Houston Rockets or Chicago Bulls. Since the Los Angeles Lakers have met with both stars this past week, things…

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Lakers Rumors: Team In ‘Legit Three-Way Battle’ To Sign Carmelo Anthony

UPDATE (4:30 PM): Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski has confirmed Bill Simmons' tweet about the Los Angeles Lakers moving into serious contention for Carmelo Anthony: Lakers have moved into serious contention on Carmelo Anthony, multiple sources tell Yahoo. "In the game…

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NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Expected To Make Decision By Monday?

UPDATE (9:19 PM PST): According to Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears, Carmelo Anthony's decision is not expected to linger late into the week: After contemplating his options this weekend,free agent Carmelo Anthony's decision isn't expected to linger late into the…

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NBA Rumors: LeBron James More Likely To Leave Than Carmelo Anthony?

With free agency underway, the Los Angeles Lakers have already met with Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James' agent. While most believed Anthony would be the star likely leaving his team this summer, it appears that has changed according to ESPN's…

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