Dan Duangdao

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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.
LeBron James, Lakers

NBA Rumors: LeBron James Declines $35.6 Million Player Option, Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, LeBron James held a $35.6 million player option, giving him the possibility…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Paul George Will Give Lakers, Thunder Serious Consideration After Opting Out

After a year of conflicting reports, Paul George took the first step in reaching free agency by declining his $20.7 million…

Lakers News: L.A. Waives Tyler Ennis Before Contract Became Guaranteed For 2018-19 NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Tyler Ennis after acquiring him from…
Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Clippers, Spurs, Raptors

NBA Trade Rumors: Celtics Have Not Received Assurances From Kawhi Leonard On Re-Signing

With free agency nearing, the Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs…
Paul George, Lakers, Thunder

NBA Rumors: Paul George Declines $20.7 Million Player Option, Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent

At the end of the 2016-17 NBA season, Paul George reportedly informed the Indiana Pacers he would not re-sign…

Lakers Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Trade ‘Would Likely Clinch Free Agent Commitment’ From LeBron James

With free agency approaching on July 1, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly attempting to trade for Kawhi Leonard before…
LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard

Lakers Rumors: ‘Pressure Is Mounting’ To Trade For Kawhi Leonard In Order To Sign LeBron James

With free agency nearing, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager…

Lakers News: Julius Randle Finishes 5th For 2017-18 NBA Most Improved Player Award

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle finished fifth in voting for the 2017-18 NBA Most Improved Player Award…
Kyle Kuzma, Lakers

Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Finishes 4th In 2017-18 NBA Rookie Of The Year Award Voting

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma finished fourth in the 2017-18 NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting. The…

2018 NBA Awards: Kyle Kuzma Loses Best Style Award To Russell Westbrook

At the 2018 NBA Awards, Kyle Kuzma represented the Los Angeles Lakers after being nominated for the ‘Best Style’ award…