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 Rumors: Carmelo Anthony ‘Possible’ Option For Open Roster Spot After Ivica Zubac & Michael Beasley Trade, But Buyout Candidates Will Be Evaluated

At the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers moved away from pursuing Anthony Davis with the New Orleans Pelicans and focused on...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Becomes 5th Player & Youngest In NBA History To Score 32,000 Points

LeBron James became just the fifth player in the NBA history to score at least 32,000 points joining Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...

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Luke Walton Addressed Lakers Over Locker Room Confrontation, Confident Team ‘Moved Forward’

For Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton, it has been a challenging third season at the helm as he's tried to navigate through injuries and now rampant...

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NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Has Lakers, Knicks On ‘Equal Footing’ In Terms Of Re-Signing Long-Term Contract

Less than 10 days ago, Anthony Davis requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans and there is still no resolution leading up to the 12 p.m. PT trade deadline...

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Lakers Rumors: Lonzo Ball’s Camp Preferring Suns Has ‘No Bearing’ On Anthony Davis Trade Talks With Pelicans

Amid the Anthony Davis rumors, Lonzo Ball's camp -- which had largely remained quiet up to this point of the season -- made it clear they do not want him...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Agreed To Include Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart & Ivica Zubac For Anthony Davis

As the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline nears, the Los Angeles Lakers are attempting to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans following his request...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Anthony Davis Trade Rumors ‘Nothing But Fantasy Basketball Until Something Happens’

It took longer than expected, but all of the attention is on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after Anthony Davis requested a trade from the...

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Lakers Will Evaluate LeBron James After Each Game Of Road Trip Heading Into All-Star Break

After missing 17 games due to a groin strain injury, LeBron James returned against the Los Angeles Clippers and finished one assist shy from a triple-double. While the...

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Lakers Video: JaVale McGee Receives Championship Ring From Andre Iguodala Before Warriors Game

After winning back-to-back championships with the Golden State Warriors, JaVale McGee signed a one-year, veteran's minimum deal with the Los...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Among Teams Interested In Pistons’ Reggie Bullock

Heading into the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7, all of the attention is on the Los Angeles Lakers attempting to...

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