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: Lakers ‘Really Like’ Noah Vonleh With No. 7 Pick

Please enable Javascript to watch this video On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers headed to the NBA draft lottery in New York with the sixth best chance to land the number one overall pick. Unfortunately for the team, the…

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2014 NBA Draft Lottery: Los Angeles Lakers Odds For Top Overall Pick

For the first time since the 2004-05 season, the Los Angeles Lakers will have a lottery pick in this year's highly anticipated draft that features Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Dante Exum, Joel Embiid, and Julius Randle. -- Think You're The…

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NBA News: T-Wolves Owner Says Kevin Love Won’t Be Traded By The Draft

With the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, Kevin Love rumors have started to heat up again. Since there are reports that Love intends to exercise his early termination option and become a free agent in 2015, many feel the Minnesota…

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Lakers Rumors: T-Wolves ‘Under Pressure’ To Consider Kevin Love Trade

After so much speculation between Kevin Love and the Los Angeles Lakers this past season, a rumor surfaced on Saturday that his people recently informed the Minnesota Timberwolves to trade him or else he will leave via free agency in…

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Lakers Rumors: Kevin Love Wants To Play For Lakers, Open To Knicks

For most of this past season, there were constant rumors of Kevin Love wanting to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. With the NBA draft lottery on May 20, rumors have started once again. With general Mitch Kupchak recently mentioning…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Talks About Kobe’s Extension, Expectations

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Last week, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed that he is 100 percent from a health stand point, but isn't quite there basketball-wise. After suffering consecutive…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Talks About Upcoming Draft, Coaching Search

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Since Mike D'Antoni resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers 12 days ago, many coaches have expressed interest in the vacant position. While the Lakers have not reached out to any…

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Lakers News: Los Angeles Releases 2014 Preseason Schedule

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers released their 2014 preseason schedule which features eight games against the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and Sacramento Kings. With only three players (Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash,…

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Kobe Bryant And Mike D’Antoni ‘Barely Spoke’ By The End Of Season

During the worst season in franchise history since moving to Los Angeles, there were rumors that Kobe Bryant and Mike D'Antoni were not on the same page. After the season ended, there was speculation that the five-time champion did not…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Has Not Reached Out To Any Coaching Candidates

After Mike D'Antoni resigned from the Los Angeles Lakers 12 days ago, numerous coaches have expressed interest in the vacant head coaching position. While the speculation will continue, the Lakers still have not reached out to any of the names…

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