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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NBA Rumors: Lakers ‘Were Ready To Move Toward’ Monty Williams, ‘Surprised’ He Took Suns Head Coaching Job

When the Los Angeles Lakers officially began their head coaching search, former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Kurt Rambis Has Had ‘Significant Role’ In Hiring Process

When Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson resigned, many expected owner Jeanie Buss...

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NBA Coaching News: Tyronn Lue Celebrates 42nd Birthday With Lakers-Themed Cake

With Monty Williams becoming the Phoenix Suns head coach, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately shifted their focus to...

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Lakers Rumors: Frank Vogel Could Join Tyronn Lue’s Staff As Lead Assistant Coach

Nearly a month after the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton, they reportedly are in negotiations with former...

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Lakers Rumors: Klay Thompson Could Consider Clippers If Warriors Do Not Offer Max Contract In 2019 NBA Free Agency

As Klay Thompson is attempting to win four championships in five seasons with the Golden State Warriors, much of the...

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Lakers Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Likely Deciding Between Raptors Or Clippers In 2019 NBA Free Agency

After only playing in nine games during the 2017-18 NBA season, Kawhi Leonard is reminding basketball fans why he is...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Questions Magic Johnson’s Decision To Resign Before Blazers Game

Since Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson's resignation, LeBron James has not spoken...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Details Alan Foster Situation With LeBron James On HBO’s ‘The Shop’

Throughout the 2018-19 NBA season, it was a difficult sophomore year for Lonzo Ball on- and off-the-court with the Los...

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Lakers News: LeBron James, Lonzo Ball React To Magic Johnson’s Resignation On HBO’s ‘The Shop’

Nearly a month ago, former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson suddenly resigned...

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Lakers Rumors: Magic Johnson Endorsed Tyronn Lue For Head Coaching Job

Since the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton three weeks ago, general manager Rob Pelinka and company...

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