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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Byron Scott On Attracting Free Agents: ‘This Is The Los Angeles Lakers’

At the 11th annual Lakers All-Access event on Tuesday, head coach Byron Scott talked about numerous topics including attracting free agents. With the Lakers projected to have as much as $30 million in cap space this upcoming summer, they will…

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VINE: Jordan Hill Jokes He Dated Iggy Azalea Before Nick Young

While wins have been difficult to come by for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014-15 NBA season, fans can look forward to the post-game show with Nick Young and Jordan Hill following wins. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Paul Pierce: Kobe One Of ‘Five Toughest Players I’ve Ever Guarded’

For more than a decade, Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce have had their battles, highlighted by the 2008 and 2010 NBA Finals. With Bryant and Pierce both winning one Finals against each other, there is mutual respect between the two…

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Nick Young: Lakers ‘Needed’ Kobe Bryant Against Trail Blazers

After the 88-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back. Without Kobe Bryant who was resting, the Lakers held a double-digit lead before losing 98-84. --…

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Byron Scott: NCAA Is ‘Much More Physical’ Than The NBA

In Sunday's 88-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers, Carlos Boozer was involved in a skirmish with Roy Hibbert in the fourth quarter. After Boozer pushed Hibbert to the floor, the two players had to be separated and the Lakers forward…

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Carlos Boozer On Roy Hibbert: ‘We All Know He’s Not A Tough Guy’

After trailing by 13 in the second half, Kobe Bryant hit a game-winner as the Los Angeles Lakers came from behind to defeat the Indiana Pacers, 88-87 at Staples Center. However, during the fourth quarter, Carlos Boozer pushed Roy Hibbert…

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Byron Scott Plans To Sit Kobe Bryant Against Trail Blazers

Before the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, head coach Byron Scott says he plans to sit Kobe Bryant for tomorrow's game against the Portland Trail Blazers according to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters: Byron Scott…

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Kobe Bryant: AAU Basketball ‘Doesn’t Teach Our Kids How To Play’

After the 109-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Kobe Bryant had high praise for Pau and Marc Gasol. While discussing their skill level, Bryant mentioned how European basketball players are much more skillful than American basketball players, via…

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Marc Gasol Discusses If Lakers Are An Option In Free Agency

With the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Marc Gasol is set to become an unrestricted free agent this upcoming summer. While Pau Gasol's younger brother has been linked to the San Antonio Spurs and New York…

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Rajon Rondo On Free Agency: ‘Wouldn’t Say It’s Closed’ To Mavs

After years of constant trade rumors, the Boston Celtics traded Rajon Rondo to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, Jameer Nelson and two draft picks. While Rondo is set to become an unrestricted free agent this…

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