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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2019 NBA Draft: Jarrett Culver On Lakers Pre-Draft Workout With LeBron James In Attendance

At the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, the Los Angeles Lakers' fortunes changed when they moved up seven and landed the No...

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Lakers Free Agency Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Expected To Re-Sign With Raptors On Short-Term Deal

When the San Antonio Spurs traded Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, he was widely considered a one-year rental for...

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2019 NBA Draft: Jarrett Culver Scheduled For Pre-Draft Workout With Lakers

Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver is scheduled for a 2019 NBA pre-draft workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on May 31. With the No. 4 pick, Culver will be the team's first individual workout leading up to…

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Anthony Davis Rumors: Josh Hart Felt LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Were Only ‘Untouchable’ Lakers

At the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers attempted to trade for Anthony Davis, who asked for one from the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson offering the entire young core, draft picks,…

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Adam Silver: Jeanie Buss ‘Knows How To Manage A Team’ And Lakers Will ‘Figure It Out’

Outside of two social media posts, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has stayed extremely quiet since the 2018-19...

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Kawhi Leonard Rumors: Clippers ‘Quietly Looked Into’ Buying Rights To Nike’s ‘Klaw’ Logo As Part Of Free Agency Pitch

As Kawhi Leonard prepares for the 2019 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams are hoping he does not...

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Lakers Announce 2019-20 NBA Preseason Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially released their 2019-20 NBA preseason schedule which features six games, the...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Denies ‘Intimidation And Bullying’ Allegations As President Of Basketball Operations

After a drama-filled start to the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers landed the No. 4 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and introduced...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Would Have ‘Hired My Own People From The Beginning’

Since Magic Johnson resigned from the Los Angeles Lakers to conclude the 2018-19 NBA season, new details have...

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Lakers Rumors: David Griffin, Pelicans Have Not Engaged In Anthony Davis Trade Talks Yet

For the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans, a lot has changed since the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline when it...

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