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 Injury Updates: Kyle Kuzma, Talen Horton-Tucker, And Jordan Caroline

The Los Angeles Lakers have provided injury updates for Kyle Kuzma, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Jordan Caroline...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers ‘Increasingly Fear’ Kyle Kuzma Will Not Be Ready For Start Of 2019 Training Camp

Prior to the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Kyle Kuzma suffered an ankle injury that unfortunately prevented him...

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Lawrence Frank Told Doc Rivers Kawhi Leonard Was Signing With Lakers Or Raptors Before Paul George Trade

Through all of the drama to begin the 2019 NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers still traded for Anthony Davis and...

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Lakers Granted $1.75 Million Disabled Player Exception For DeMarcus Cousins Injury

Heading into the 2019-20 NBA season, there was great optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with DeMarcus...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Clarifies Instagram Post About Daughter’s Basketball Team

Since Kobe Bryant's retirement following the 2015-16 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he has thrived in his...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Thinks Dwight Howard ‘Ready For This Next Time Around’

The NBA is widely viewed as the most entertaining league in all of professional sports and it was no different during the...

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Steve Nash Reflects On Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, And 2012-13 Lakers

After two championships in three NBA Finals appearances, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and the Los Angeles Lakers were swept...

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Lakers Rumors: Kyle Kuzma Close To Signing With Puma Heading Into 2019-20 NBA Season

Originally the No. 27 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers (via the Brooklyn Nets), Kyle Kuzma has quickly...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Wants Anthony Davis To Be ‘Focal Point’ Of Team’s Offensive Identity

When LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 NBA free agency, it marked the first time he was not...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers Apply For $1.75 Million Disabled Player Exception For DeMarcus Cousins Injury

When the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sign Kawhi Leonard in 2019 NBA free agency, general manager Rob Pelinka...

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