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: Timberwolves Acquire Adreian Payne From Hawks

With nine days left until the NBA trade deadline, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Mo Williams to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday morning. Since the franchise is headed to the NBA lottery once again this season, the Timberwolves have acquired another…

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NBA News: Hornets Acquire Mo Williams From Timberwolves

With nine days left until the NBA trade deadline, playoff teams will look to acquire players that will help their championship push while non-playoff teams will look to position themselves for the 2015 NBA lottery. -- Think You Know Everything…

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Byron Scott On Tanking: ‘A Bad Omen’ To Lose Games For Draft Picks

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers continue their Grammy Trip as they face the Orlando Magic. With only a half-game separating them, it is an important matchup in terms of standings for the 2015 NBA lottery where both teams are…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Interested In Trading For Taj Gibson?

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching on Feb. 19, the Los Angeles Lakers have already been involved in numerous rumors. While Jordan Hill is out for at least two weeks due to injury, interest in the center will remain…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘I’m Hoping I Can Have The Same Rebirth’ Like Spurs

Last week, Kobe Bryant underwent surgery on his torn rotator cuff that is expected to keep him out for nine months. After his third consecutive season-ending injury, there were questions if Kobe would consider retiring, but all signs point to…

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Jordan Clarkson: ‘I Want To Be Great And Be One Of The Best Guys In The League’

After the Los Angeles Lakers announced Kobe Bryant would miss the remainder of the 2014-15 NBA season, head coach Byron Scott made changes to his starting lineup which featured rookie, Jordan Clarkson. With the Lakers near the bottom of the…

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Derek Fisher On Kobe’s Injury: ‘He’ll Come Back Still Determined’

After a nine game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers had an impressive victory over the Chicago Bulls in double overtime on Thursday. With the Grammy Trip beginning in New York on Sunday, former Laker and current Knicks head coach…

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Byron Scott On Kobe’s Ideal Minutes Next Season: ‘Mid To Low 20s’

On Wednesday, Kobe Bryant was scheduled for surgery to replace a torn rotator cuff. With the five-time champion expected to miss approximately nine months, it would mark his third consecutive season-ending injury. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Bleed…

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Kobe Bryant Comments On Shoulder Surgery Using Super Bowl Analogy

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Kobe Bryant will have surgery on his torn rotator cuff on Wednesday. While there is no timetable for return, it is expected the five-time champion will miss the rest of the 2014-15…

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Kobe Bryant Wanted To Sign With Wizards, Join Michael Jordan

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their eighth consecutive loss against the Houston Rockets and remain the fourth worst team in the NBA. With the Lakers facing perhaps their most important off-season in nearly a decade, the franchise will…

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