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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Luke Walton Praises Young Lakers For Adjusting To New Roles Amid Injuries

After a challenging stretch in their schedule, the Los Angeles Lakers come away having defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, lost to the Houston Rockets in overtime, and...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Indifferent On Potential Signings Or Trades After Lonzo Ball Injury

Just when the Los Angeles Lakers seemed close to getting fully healthy, which has been a rarity for them this season, Lonzo Ball suffered a Grade 3 ankle...

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Lakers News: Ivica Zubac Earns Bigger Role After Impressive 3-Game Stretch Vs. Thunder, Rockets And Warriors

As the former No. 32 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Ivica Zubac has seen his fair share of highs and lows during his young career with the Los Angeles Lakers. From a...

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Kawhi Leonard Focused On ‘Home And L.A.,’ But Lakers ‘Distant Third At Best’

More than halfway into the season, Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors somewhat surprisingly are tied for the best record in the NBA. While it has been a seamless...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers ‘Maintain Interest’ In Carmelo Anthony If Roster Spot Opens Up

Since the Houston Rockets parted ways with Carmelo Anthony 10 games into the 2018-19 NBA season, he has consistently...

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Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis Remains ‘Top Overall Target’ Ahead Of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson And Kawhi Leonard

With the NBA trade deadline approaching on Feb. 7, all of the attention is on the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis' future...

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Lakers News: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Claims Play Resulting In Airball Vs. Rockets ‘Was Designed For Me’

With 23.6 seconds remaining in overtime, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope airballed a three-pointer with the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers Injury Update: Lonzo Ball’s X-Rays Negative, Scheduled For MRI On Sprained Ankle

Early in the third quarter against the Houston Rockets, Lonzo Ball collided with James Ennis III and was carried off the court by Lance Stephenson and...

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Josh Hart, Ivica Zubac & Moritz Wagner Available

Five games past the midway point of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently 25-21 and eight in the competitive Western...

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James Harden Passes LeBron James For Most 50-Point Games By Active Player

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) has passed Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (12) for most 50-point games by an active player...

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