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 Prevented Lonzo Ball From Undergoing Unauthorized Ankle Surgery

During the 2018-19 NBA season, Lonzo Ball suffered a Grade 3 ankle sprain against the Houston Rockets on Jan. 19 as...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson ‘Enjoyed Working’ With Rob Pelinka, Had ‘Great Working Relationship’

Since Magic Johnson resigned as the Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations, general manager Rob Pelinka's...

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Lakers Rumors: Bob Myers Could Be Potential Candidate After Magic Johnson’s Resignation

Before Magic Johnson's resignation to conclude the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were preparing for the...

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Lakers Rumors: No Imminent Changes, But Luke Walton Might Be Asked To ‘Alter’ Coaching Staff

With Magic Johnson's resignation, owner Jeanie Buss and the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to navigate through the start...

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Lakers Coaching Rumors: Tyronn Lue, Monty Williams Were ‘Primary Targets’ To Replace Luke Walton

At the conclusion of the 2018-19 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton was widely expected to be fired...

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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James ‘Stunned’ By Magic Johnson’s Resignation, Still ‘Stands Behind’ Jeanie Buss And Organization

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

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Lakers Rumors: Marco Nunez Fired After Players Missed 212 Games Due To Injury During 2018-19 NBA Season

With the 2018-19 NBA season coming to a close, the Los Angeles Lakers face an uncertain future after president of basketball...

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Magic Johnson On Firing Luke Walton: ‘Yeah, I Was Preparing To Make That Decision’

Throughout the 2018-19 NBA season, there was speculation the Los Angeles Lakers would fire head coach Luke Walton...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers Reached Out To Jason Kidd About Head Coaching Job During 2018-19 Season

With the Los Angeles Lakers concluding the 2018-19 NBA season against the Portland Trail Blazers, all of the attention...

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Rival Executives Think Jimmy Butler Signs With Lakers Or Nets

With one game remaining in the 2018-19 NBA season against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers are shifting...

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