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: Jason Kidd Becomes New Head Coach Of Milwaukee Bucks

In perhaps the most unusual story of the 2014 off-season so far, the Brooklyn Nets gave permission to the Milwaukee Bucks to interview their head coach, Jason Kidd. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders More…

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NBA News: Suns To Pursue LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony In Free Agency

With the Los Angeles Lakers expected to pursue both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, another team in the Pacific division has the same off-season plan according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: Armed with an offer that no else in the…

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Lakers Rumors: Pau Gasol Will Strongly Consider Re-Signing With Team

While all the talk is about the Los Angeles Lakers pursuing LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony this summer, Pau Gasol becomes an unrestricted free agent and is one of the best big men available in this year's market. -- Lakers…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Interested In Ariza, Lowry, Monroe, And Frye

With NBA free agency quickly approaching on July 1, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to pursue LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. While the chances of both coming to Los Angeles are slim, the Lakers have a backup plan according…

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Lakers News And Rumors: Pau Gasol Vital To Signing Carmelo Anthony?

After drafting Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson on Thursday, all the focus for the Los Angeles Lakers is now on free agency. With ample cap room, the Lakers are expected to pursue the two biggest stars in the free agency…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Believes Pau Gasol Can Lure Carmelo Anthony

With the Los Angeles Lakers expected to pursue LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in free agency, there has been uncertainty surrounding Pau Gasol's future in the purple and gold. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders…

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Lakers News: Team Will Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Kent Bazemore

At February's NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Steve Blake to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for MarShon Brooks and Kent Bazemore. While Brooks was expected to be part of the rotation with so many injuries in…

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NBA News: Chris Bosh Opts Out, Seeking $15-16 Million In Free Agency

After two championships in four straight NBA Finals appearances, the Miami Heat face an uncertain future with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade opting out of their contracts. On Saturday, Chris Bosh followed his teammates as he also opted out of…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Would ‘Rather Play Against’ LeBron James

Please enable Javascript to watch this video On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers took their first step in the rebuilding process by selecting Kentucky's Julius Randle with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. -- Lakers Nation…

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NBA Rumors: Knicks Targeting Pau Gasol In Free Agency

On Monday, Phil Jackson made his first move as President of the New York Knicks by trading Tyson Chandler to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Jose Calderon, Samuel Dalembert, and pieces. With the Knicks looking to replace Chandler, Jackson…

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