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 News: Kevin Durant Could Miss Rest Of Season With Foot Injury

After earning his first Most Valuable Player award last season, Kevin Durant suffered a fractured right foot before the start of the 2014-15 NBA season. While Durant averaged 25.4 points in 27 games, the Thunder superstar has been sidelined since…

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Nick Young Has Small Fracture On Knee Cap, Won’t Require Surgery

For the third consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with numerous injuries that have derailed any hopes of making the playoffs. This season alone, the team lost Steve Nash, Julius Randle, Kobe Bryant, Xavier Henry and Ronnie Price…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Will Have CT Scan On Swollen Left Knee

After a strong first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Nick Young was re-signed to a four-year, $21.5 million contract this past off-season. While expectations were high for the sixth man, Young has struggled as he is shooting a career-low,…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Plans To Start Jeremy Lin In Final 10 Games

With the Los Angeles Lakers officially eliminated from playoff contention recently, the focus for the franchise is developing their young prospects and the off-season. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The Ultimate Kobe Quiz! -- With less…

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Kobe Bryant: Lakers Should Not ‘Compromise The Future’ For One Season

For the first time since shoulder surgery, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant made his first appearance on the bench as his team suffered their fifth consecutive loss against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. -- Think You Know Everything About…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Highlights

After an unsuccessful three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers return home to host the Dallas Mavericks. With Jordan Clarkson coming off another career night with 25 points, he will go head-to-head against one of the premiere point guards in…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Highlights

After three consecutive victories, the Los Angeles Lakers look for their fourth straight as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder before a three-game road trip. While the Lakers will be without Nick Young who is dealing with a swollen left…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Says He ‘Should Be Ready For Summer League’

With the Los Angeles Lakers out of playoff contention, head coach Byron Scott has been giving the young prospects an opportunity to play major minutes. During this process, Jordan Clarkson has played well as the team's starting point guard, but…

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Julius Randle On Leg Injury, Confidence: ‘It Has Built My Level Of Belief’

In the 2014-15 NBA season opener against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major loss as rookie Julius Randle broke his leg in his first official NBA game. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take…

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Julius Randle On Leg Injury: ‘Try To Become An Extreme Student Of The Game’

Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, there were high expectations for rookie Julius Randle of the Los Angeles Lakers. Randle, who was the franchise's highest draft pick since James Worthy in 1982, showed potential during the six preseason games. --…

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