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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Goran Dragic: ‘Every Team In The NBA Is An Option To Me’

With the Los Angeles Lakers having the fourth worst record in the NBA through 44 games, there have been numerous rumors about which players the team will pursue in free agency. Since the Lakers are projected to have approximately $30…

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PHOTO: Kobe Bryant, Anderson Silva At Hollywood Sports Paintball Park

After aggravating a shoulder injury earlier this week, an MRI revealed that Kobe Bryant suffered a torn rotator cuff. With the Los Angeles Lakers expecting him to miss the rest of the season, both parties are still evaluating their options…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Gets A Diagnosis On Torn Rotator Cuff

Against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Kobe Bryant aggravated his shoulder that has been bothering him since the start of the 2014-15 NBA season. An MRI revealed a torn rotator cuff and Kobe is expected to miss the rest…

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Kobe On Torn Rotator Cuff: ‘This Is What Happens When I Pass Too Much’

On Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kobe Bryant aggravated a shoulder injury that has been bothering him since the start of the season. An MRI revealed a torn rotator cuff and doctors will examine the injury on Friday to…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant’s Shoulder Injury Could Be Season-Ending?

On Wednesday, Kobe Bryant aggravated a shoulder injury that has been bothering him for quite some time and an MRI revealed a torn rotator cuff today. With Kobe flying back to Los Angeles and out indefinitely, there is 'concern' within…

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Kobe On Recruiting Rajon Rondo: ‘Not Stopping Until He Signs An Extension’

Before the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Boston Celtics on Dec. 5, Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo were seen having breakfast as they were discussing their battles in the NBA Finals. Shortly after, Rondo was traded to the Dallas…

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Nick Young To Goran Dragic: ‘You Might Be My Teammate Next Year’

On Monday against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the season series and suffered their fifth consecutive loss. With the 30th loss of the season and 12.5 games back from the eighth seed in the Western…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Talks About Lakers, 2015 Off-Season

For the second consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed to the NBA Draft Lottery as they are near the bottom of the standings with a 12-30 record. With the Lakers losing Julius Randle and Steve Nash to season-ending…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Listed As ‘Questionable’ Against Pelicans

UPDATE (January 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM PST): After being listed as 'questionable' against the New Orleans Pelicans, Kobe Bryant will play after a two-game rest according to the official Lakers Twitter account: Kobe Bryant will start tonight against the…

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Goran Dragic Discusses Kobe, Lakers As Free Agency Option

The Los Angeles Lakers begin their three-game road trip on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns. While Kobe Bryant will travel with the team for the road trip, he will probably not play in all three games and is currently…

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