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 Free Agent Rumors: LeBron James Undecided On Player Option, Does Not Want Elaborate Pitch Meetings

As free agency quickly approaches, LeBron James will need to make a major decision prior to July 1 that will dictate his...

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Trade For Kawhi Leonard ‘Would Significantly Increase’ Lakers’ Chances Of Signing LeBron James

After five years of rebuilding, the Los Angeles Lakers have created options for themselves. While the recent focus...

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: LeBron James ‘Calling Players On Other Teams He Wants To Play With’

With free agency one week away, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be major players for the first time since the...

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NBA Free Agency News: Lakers Have Best Odds To Sign LeBron James After 2018 NBA Draft

Following the 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers are now -325 favorites to sign LeBron James, according to...

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2018 NBA Draft Video: Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka Welcome Moritz Wagner To Lakers

Heading into the 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers had the Nos. 25, 39, and 47 picks after reportedly acquiring...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Has ‘Made It Very, Very Clear’ He Wants To Play For Lakers

To officially kick off the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Moritz Wagner (No. 25), Issac Bonga (No. 39), and...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Spurs Will Explore All Options, Including Keep Kawhi Leonard Amid Lakers’ Interest

After Kawhi Leonard expressed his desire to be traded from the San Antonio Spurs, the model franchise had not publicly...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers Contacted Spurs About Kawhi Leonard Trade

With the 2018 NBA Draft hours away, the Los Angeles Lakers have the No. 25, 39, and 47 picks. After trading their 2019...

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2018 NBA Draft Rumors: Lakers Held 2nd Workout With Allonzo Trier; Could Trade Up For Zhaire Smith

With the 2018 NBA Draft less than 24 hours away, the Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move. Already owners...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Kawhi Leonard To Inform Teams He Intends To Sign With Lakers Or Clippers In 2019 Free Agency

With the 2018 NBA Draft quickly approaching on June 21, the San Antonio Spurs are in unfamiliar territory...

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