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: Jeanie Buss Considered ‘Several’ Options After Magic Johnson’s Resignation, Kurt Rambis Will Remain Senior Basketball Advisor

At the conclusion of the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and...

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NBA Rumors: Gayle Benson Would Only Trade Anthony Davis To Lakers ‘Over My Dead Body’

After the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, the Los Angeles Lakers received more clarity on Anthony Davis' current situation with...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Could Target Bradley Beal If Unable To Land Anthony Davis

At the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers attempted to trade the young core and draft picks for Anthony...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers Will Not Hire President Of Basketball Operations To Replace Magic Johnson

Prior to the 2018-19 NBA season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Frank Vogel Has Spoken With LeBron James Before Introductory Press Conference

When the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton after three seasons, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach...

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2019 NBA Draft Rumors: RJ Barrett Prefers Knicks Or Lakers If Grizzlies Do Not Select Him With No. 2 Pick

At the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, the new system created numerous surprises as the Los Angeles Lakers somehow moved...

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2019 NBA Draft Rumors: Grizzlies ‘Intend’ To Select Ja Morant With No. 2 Pick, Knicks ‘Will Do Its Due Diligence’ With No. 3 Pick

With a new system implemented at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery, there were numerous surprises, highlighted by the Los...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka’s Role Has Not Changed Since Magic Johnson’s Resignation, Focused On ‘Doing The Work’

For more than a month, the Los Angeles Lakers stayed quiet after former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson's...

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2019 NBA Draft Rumors: Pelicans ‘Not Interested’ In Making Anthony Davis Trade With Lakers

Despite Anthony Davis requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans leading up to the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline...

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2019 NBA Draft Rumors: Anthony Davis Has Not Changed Stance On Trade Request Despite Pelicans Landing No. 1 Pick

Leading up to the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans after seven...

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