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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Steve Kerr: Lakers ‘Losing One Of The Best Human Beings In The NBA’ In Luke Walton

Prior to the 2016-17 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers hired head coach Luke Walton to grow with the young core and...

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NBA News: Bob Myers Laughs At Idea Of Leaving Warriors For Lakers

Before the Los Angeles Lakers played the Portland Trail Blazers, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson suddenly...

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Lakers Rumors: Mark Madsen Hired As Utah Valley University Men’s Basketball Head Coach

It took three extra days, but the Los Angeles Lakers eventually fired head coach Luke Walton following three seasons with...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Jason Kidd, Mark Jackson Not Expected To Be Interviewed

Before the Los Angeles Lakers even fired head coach Luke Walton, there was already a list of potential candidates for the...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: 76ers Grant Permission To Interview Monty Williams

After the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton, general manager Rob Pelinka reportedly will be conducting...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Rob Pelinka Will Run Search For Luke Walton’s Replacement

Three days after the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly fired head coach Luke Walton despite an...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Kings Met With Luke Walton, Finalizing Multi-Year Deal To Become Head Coach

Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Luke Walton, the Sacramento Kings requested an interview after firing...

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Lakers Coaching News: Elton Brand, 76ers Will ‘Honor’ Potential Request To Interview Monty Williams

With no president of basketball operations, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka reportedly will conduct the...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers Fired Luke Walton Despite Him Wanting To Remain Head Coach

Three days after the 2018-19 NBA season ended, the Los Angeles Lakers announced they mutually parted ways with head...

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Lakers, Head Coach Luke Walton Mutually Agree To Part Ways After Three Seasons

The Los Angeles Lakers have mutually parted ways with Luke Walton as head coach following the 2018-19 NBA season...

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