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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Kobe Bryant Discusses The Possibility Of Being Shut Down In Future

After struggling against the Miami Heat, Kobe Bryant returned against the Cleveland Cavaliers and set a new career-high with 17 assists. While the Los Angeles Lakers could not come up with a win, it was encouraging to see the five-time…

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NBA Rumors: Clippers Expected To Waive Jordan Farmar

UPDATE (January 16 at 10:45 PM PST): Los Angeles Clippers have waived Jordan Farmar according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times: Clippers announce they have waived Jordan Farmar.— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) January 16, 2015 After days of discussion,…

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LeBron James Says Kobe Didn’t Recruit Him In Free Agency

This past off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers had ample cap room in hopes of signing both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Unfortunately for the franchise, LeBron returned home to the Cleveland Cavaliers while Carmelo re-signed with the New York Knicks.…

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TWITTER: Lakers Considered Most National Team Via Follower Map

After failing to make the playoffs for only the sixth time in franchise history last season, the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling once again with a 12-27 record. While this is unfamiliar territory for basketball fans, the Lakers are considered…

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Byron Scott: No Talk Of Shutting Kobe Bryant Down For Season

After averaging over 35 minutes through 27 games for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has rested five of the last 10 games. With Kobe having difficulties recovering from games, there has been discussion if the Lakers should shut him…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s Muse Documentary Trailer

While Kobe Bryant is considered 'questionable' against the Miami Heat on Tuesday and has missed five of the last 10 games, he has posted numbers that have not been seen at this stage in an NBA player's career. Despite the…

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Kobe Bryant Ranks Fourth Among Most Popular NBA Jerseys

Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, there were questions about how Kobe Bryant would play after two season-ending injuries at this stage of his career. Despite the poor shooting percentage, the five-time champion is averaging 23.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and…

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Lakers News: Pat Riley On Byron Scott, ‘A Very Good Coach’

After the resignation of Mike D'Antoni, the Los Angeles Lakers eventually hired their former player, Byron Scott as their new head coach. Through 27 games in the 2014-15 NBA season, the Lakers are 12-25 and headed to the lottery for…

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Antawn Jamison Compares Kobe Bryant And LeBron James

After a successful NBA career where he averaged 18.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in 16 seasons, Antawn Jamison is now analyzing the Los Angeles Lakers for Time Warner Cable SportsNet. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Bleed Purple and…

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NBA Rumors: Bulls Plan To Sign Jimmy Butler To Max Contract

Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, all the attention was on the return of Derrick Rose and the signing of Pau Gasol for the Chicago Bulls. However, the surprising emergence of Jimmy Butler has made the Bulls one of the…

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