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: Lance Stephenson Plays NBA 2K With Paul George, Pitched Developers On Adding Air Guitar Celebration

For the first time since 2018 free agency, Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to play the Los Angeles Lakers when they meet at Staples Center...

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Josh Hart Wants Lakers To Continue Growing, Mature In New Year

After two consecutive losses without LeBron James, Josh Hart and the Los Angeles Lakers redeemed themselves against the Sacramento Kings to conclude...

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LeBron James: Cavs’ 2016 NBA Finals Win Vs. Warriors ‘Made Me The Greatest Player Of All Time’

At 33 years old and in his 16th season, LeBron James is already one of the best players of all time, but there are heated debates about who the greatest player of all...

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Brandon Ingram: Lakers Must Change Being ‘Naturally A Quiet Group’ When LeBron James, Rajon Rondo Are Not Playing

As the 2017-18 NBA season wore on, Brandon Ingram and the Los Angeles Lakers young core wanted to establish themselves as the vocal leaders on the team. Once LeBron...

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Luke Walton Remains Confident In Lakers Despite Losing LeBron James & Rajon Rondo To Injuries

Since LeBron James and Rajon Rondo suffered injuries a Christmas Day win against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers have lost two consecutive games...

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Lakers Vs. Kings Preview & TV Info: Lonzo Ball, Young Core Look For Redemption To Close 2018

In their final game of 2018, Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for redemption against De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings. Following the Christmas Day...

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Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo Expected To Undergo Hand Surgery For Finger Sprain, Miss One Month

After missing 17 games due to hand surgery, Rajon Rondo recently returned against the New Orleans Pelicans following the team's four-game road trip. As the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Luke Walton Criticizes Young Lakers For Complaining To Referees Instead Of Focusing On Transition Defense In Loss To Kings

Without LeBron James who reportedly could miss 'several' games due to a groin strain, head coach Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers relied on the young core against...

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Lakers News: Stephen Curry Preaches Patience To LeBron James After Personally Missing 11 Games With Groin Injury

In their best team performance of the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers unfortunately lost LeBron James after he heard a 'pop' in his groin area. As the initial exam...

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Lakers Injury Report: Rajon Rondo Out With Sprained Ring Finger, JaVale McGee Questionable Against Kings

Through 34 games of the 2018-19 NBA season, head coach Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers have heavily relied on their depth due to numerous injuries...

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