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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Lance Stephenson Excited To Play Against Pacers For First Time, But Focused On Helping Lakers Win

Lance Stephenson is set to face the Indiana Pacers for the first time since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Originally the No. 40 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft...

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Nuggets Head Coach Mike Malone Tells Lakers Fans At Pepsi Center To ‘Take That L On The Way Out’

Through all the winning and losing, fans from around the world travel to watch the Los Angeles Lakers play, whether the team is at home or on the road...

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Lakers Injury Update: X-Rays On Lonzo Ball’s Ankle Negative, Plans To Play Vs. Pacers

In the 117-85 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Lonzo Ball suffered an ankle sprain late in the second quarter and immediately headed back to the locker room. Although the...

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Lakers Injury News: Josh Hart Confident He’s Capable Of Playing Through Ankle Pain Against Nuggets

Josh Hart suffered a sprained ankle but was able to make a return in the 109-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers that wrapped up a three-game road trip. Originally listed...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Wants ‘Fresh Bodies’ To Slow ‘Quarterback’ Nikola Jokic In Matchup With Nuggets

Since the Los Angeles Lakers signed Tyson Chandler, their defensive rating has dramatically improved from bottom-five to...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Defends Decision To Pass Ball To Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Instead Of Shooting

Throughout his 16-year career and counting, there have been debates about whether LeBron James should shoot or pass in late-game situations. As the best player in the...

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Luke Walton: Lakers ‘Killing Ourselves’ With Turnovers And Missed Free Throws

For the second consecutive game against the Orlando Magic, the Los Angeles Lakers held a first quarter lead, but ultimately fell short. A 108-104 loss on Sunday

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Luke Walton Addressed Lakers About Selfish Play After Win Against Jazz

When Luke Walton became the Los Angeles Lakers head coach prior to the 2016-17 NBA season, he emphasized ball movement and playing for one another. The roster...

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Lakers Highlights: Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball Flash Aggression In Win Over Jazz

After a three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers were sloppy against the Utah Jazz, but Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball kept them in the game to set...

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Lakers Injury News: Josh Hart Has Strained Ankle Tendon; Questionable Vs. Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Josh Hart has a strained ankle tendon and is considered questionable Friday night against the Utah Jazz. The team will wait to see how...

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