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 News: Luke Walton Remains Vague On LeBron James’ Recovery Process From Groin Strain

After missing eight games with a groin strain, LeBron James was cleared to increase on-court basketball movements and is due to be re-evaluated for...

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Luke Walton Thinks Lakers ‘Showed A Lot Of Growth’ Since Injuries To LeBron James & Rajon Rondo

After injuries to LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, the Los Angeles Lakers lost five out of their first six games without them. Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram struggled to take...

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Lakers News: Josh Hart Focused On Providing ‘Spark’ Vs. Mavs To End 3-Game Losing Streak & Atone For Subpar Performances

With the Los Angeles Lakers 1-5 and reeling without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, Josh Hart and the young core responded with a 107-97 win over the...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Wants More ‘Passion And Fire’ From Brandon Ingram & Lonzo Ball

In the 108-86 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and the Los Angeles Lakers got off to a slow start for the second consecutive...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Looking For Leader To Emerge Amid Injuries To LeBron James And Rajon Rondo

While the Los Angeles Lakers have a talented young core, their roster features perhaps three of the best leaders in LeBron James, Rajon Rondo...

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Luke Walton: Lakers ‘Need More’ Of Lonzo Ball’s Aggressiveness With Injuries To LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma & Rajon Rondo

Thus far into his sophomore season, the Los Angeles Lakers have not needed Lonzo Ball to score much, but recent injuries to LeBron James, Rajon Rondo and...

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Luke Walton: Second Surgery Has ‘Really Been Tough’ On Rajon Rondo, Lakers Trying To Keep Him Involved

After already missing 17 games because of hand surgery to repair a fracture, Rajon Rondo returned for three games with the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Knew Warriors Employee Intentionally Had Him ‘Take The Long Route’ To Locker Room After Groin Injury

In his first game against the Golden State Warriors as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists in 21 minutes. Unfortunately, James suffered...

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Luke Walton Thinks Lakers ‘Put More On Themselves’ Late In Games But Not In ‘Selfish’ Manner

Without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, one major trouble spot for head coach Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers has been their inability to close out games. Despite having...

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Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Embracing Challenge Of Winning Games Amid Injuries To LeBron James, Rajon Rondo & Kyle Kuzma

Without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, all of the attention has been on the Los Angeles Lakers young core -- especially Brandon Ingram. Despite an inconsistent 2018-19 NBA season...

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