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: Team Still Trying To Set Up Meeting With LeBron James

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers met with Carmelo Anthony at the team's practice facility in El Segundo. With the franchise prepared to offer a max contract to Anthony, the Lakers are also still trying to set up a meeting…

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NBA News: Kurt Rambis Joins New York Knicks As Assistant Coach

While all the focus was on the Carmelo Anthony meeting for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of their potential head coaching candidates has decided to head elsewhere. According to ESPN New York's Ian Begley, Kurt Rambis will be joining Derek…

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Kobe Bryant Returns From Europe For Carmelo Anthony Pitch

Please enable Javascript to watch this video UPDATE (12:10 PM PST): According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, some doubt Kobe Bryant will be able to land in time to make the meeting with Carmelo Anthony: Some doubt now Kobe will land…

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Lakers Rumors: Pau Gasol ‘Will Stay’ If Team Signs Carmelo Anthony

Since free agency began on July 1, the Los Angeles Lakers have reached out to numerous players including LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and most of their players from this past season. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32%…

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Lakers Rumors: Pau Gasol ‘Still Pushing’ For $10-12 Million Per Season

With free agency underway, the Los Angeles Lakers have expressed interest in re-signing Pau Gasol this summer. While Gasol will speak with numerous teams, the Spaniard is looking for a $10-12 million annual salary according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski:…

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NBA News: Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers Agree To Five-Year Extension

After trade speculation through much of the season, Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed in principle to a five-year max contract extension on Monday night, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: Kyrie Irving intends to sign 5-year, $90…

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Steve Nash On LeBron James: ‘He Would Obviously Be A Dream Teammate’

With ample cap space this off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers will pursue the biggest free agents in the market including LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. While there have been reports of the Lakers looking to shed Steve Nash's contract to…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol To Meet With Lakers, Thunder, Bulls, Warriors

UPDATE (10:12 PM PST): According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the Lakers have reached out to Pau Gasol one hour into free agency: Oh, and Lakers of course reached out to Pau tonight— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 1, 2014 UPDATE (7:02…

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Kobe Bryant, LeBron James Plan To Visit Brazil For 2014 FIFA World Cup

With free agency set to begin tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers are prepared to go "all out" as they look to quickly rebuild themselves into championship contenders. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders More Than…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Interested In Re-Signing Jordan Hill

With free agency getting underway tonight at 9:01 PM PST, the Los Angeles Lakers face their most important off-season in nearly a decade. After the worst season since moving to Los Angeles, the Lakers are prepared to go "all out"…

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