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 Rumors: Suns Trade Trevor Ariza To Wizards For Austin Rivers, Kelly Oubre

Leading up to Dec. 15, the Los Angeles Lakers were heavily linked to Trevor Ariza, who played for them from the 2007-09...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Interested In Wayne Ellington, Terrence Ross

Come Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers and all 30 NBA teams will be able to trade players who signed a new contract during this past summer's free agency...

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Dirk Nowitzki Breaks Kobe Bryant’s Record Most NBA Seasons Played With One Team

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (21) officially passed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant (20) for the NBA record of most seasons played with...

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Luke Walton Wants Lakers To Do Better Job Of Maintaining Composure In Tough Environments

In the 126-111 loss to the Houston Rockets, head coach Luke Walton saw the Los Angeles Lakers somehow stay in the game despite poor free throw shooting and questionable...

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Lakers Injury News: Rajon Rondo Will Be Re-Evaluated After Hand Swelling Improves

Almost a month into his recovery from surgery, Rajon Rondo was making good progress until he needed his right hand drained due to swelling. While Rondo's

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma, Luke Walton Not Anticipating Carryover From Rajon Rondo-Chris Paul Fight In 2nd Matchup Vs. Rockets

Almost two months ago, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to James Harden and the Houston Rockets in their first home game of the season. While it served as an...

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Lakers Rumors: Rockets Emerging As Suitor For Kentavious Caldwell-Pope In Potential Trevor Ariza Trade

With Dec. 15 approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers and all 30 teams will be able to trade players they signed in free agency this past summer. Since the Lakers are looking...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Praises Lance Stephenson For Providing Boost Vs. Heat After Falling Out Of Rotation

Through 27 games of the 2018-19 NBA season, Lance Stephenson has had his fair share of highs and lows with the Los...

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Lakers News: As Fellow Member Of 2003 NBA Draft Class, Luke Walton Marvels At LeBron James & Dwyane Wade

The 2003 NBA Draft features LeBron James (No. 1 pick by Cleveland Cavaliers), Dwyane Wade (No. 5 by Miami Heat) and Luke Walton (No. 32 by Los Angeles...

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Lakers Injury News: Rajon Rondo Has Right Hand Drained, Unlikely To Play Vs. Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton announced Rajon Rondo had his right hand drained Sunday and will be shut down for a couple days. After recently being cleared for...

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