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: LeBron James Was ‘Taken Aback’ By Tyronn Lue Negotiations Ending, Has ‘Strong’ Relationship With Jason Kidd

A month into the head coaching search, the Los Angeles Lakers eventually hired former Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic...

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NBA Rumors: Former Lakers Head Physical Therapist Judy Seto Returning For 2019-20 NBA Season

During the 2018-19 NBA season, one major factor that prevented the Los Angeles Lakers from ending their six-year playoff...

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Lakers Rumors: Kurt Rambis ‘Orchestrated’ Frank Vogel And Jason Kidd Hirings, Executive Called Him ‘Shadow President’

A month after the 2018-19 NBA season ended, the Los Angeles Lakers eventually hired head coach Frank Vogel and assistant...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers ‘Hoping’ Jason Kidd Can Help Lonzo Ball’s Development

After a month of interviewing potential candidates, the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately hired head coach Frank Vogel and...

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NBA Coaching Rumors: Lakers Hire Frank Vogel To Replace Luke Walton As New Head Coach

Shortly after the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton despite president of basketball...

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Kyrie Irving ‘Has Had Discussions’ About Playing With LeBron James, Lakers

Heading into Year 2 with LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to improve the roster in the 2019 NBA...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Rob Pelinka Gathered Information On How Frank Vogel, Jason Kidd Would Complement Each Other

Shortly after ending negotiations with former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, the Los Angeles Lakers met with...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Frank Vogel Made ‘Strong Impression,’ Expected To Talk Again

After the Los Angeles Lakers ended negotiations with former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, they have resumed...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Jason Kidd Remains ‘Strong Candidate’ To Become Assistant Coach

After ending negotiations with former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, the Los Angeles Lakers have resumed...

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Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis And David Griffin Will Meet In Los Angeles, ‘No Change’ In Trade Request

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

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