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 News: Larry Nance Jr. Denies Rob Pelinka Telling Him To Buy House Before Cavs Trade

At the 2017-18 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Larry Nance Jr. and Jordan Clarkson to the Cleveland...

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NBA Rumors: Juwan Howard ‘Impressed’ Lakers During Interview For Head Coaching Job

With the Los Angeles Lakers currently conducting their coaching search to replace former head coach Luke Walton, they...

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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Knew Year 1 ‘Might Have To Be Messy,’ Hoping Rob Pelinka And Front Office ‘Get It Right’

It has been nearly three weeks since former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson's resignation...

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Lakers News: Kyrie Irving ‘Truly Appreciative’ Of Kobe Bryant Breaking Down His Game On ESPN+ Show ‘Detail’

Since Kobe Bryant's retirement following the 2015-16 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, one of his many projects...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers Have Not Reached Out To Bob Myers, Never Reached Out To David Griffin

Nearly three weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson suddenly resigned to conclude...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reacts To Magic Johnson’s Resignation, President Of Basketball Operations Job

Since Magic Johnson resigned as the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations on April 9, many have naturally...

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Lakers Rumors: Jeanie Buss’ Current Plan Involves Rob Pelinka Running Front Office

Without a president of basketball operations and head coach, the Los Angeles Lakers were expected to hire Magic Johnson's...

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NBA Coaching Rumors: Monty Williams, Tyronn Lue ‘Impressed’ By How ‘Thorough’ Lakers Were During Meetings

During the team's coaching search, the Los Angeles Lakers have interviewed four potential candidates to replace former...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Monty Williams ‘Very Likable’ As Tyronn Lue ‘Struck A Very Emotional Cord’ In Interviews

After interviewing four potential candidates so far, the Los Angeles Lakers met with former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach...

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Kevin Durant’s Former And Current Teammates Think He Will Sign With Knicks

With the 2019 NBA playoffs in progress, Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors are in an unexpected first round...

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