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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Lakers News: 319 Total Games Missed Due To Injury This Season

With a roster full of players on one-year deals, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised most as they started the season 10-9 without their superstar guard Kobe Bryant. Unfortunately, injuries completely derailed a team that had playoff expectations as they finished…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Officially Ruled Out For Final Three Games

After experiencing vertigo symptoms against the Orlando Magic on March 23, Pau Gasol has only been able to play one game since. While he played against the Portland Trail Blazers the following week, Gasol admitted that he may have come…

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Lakers ‘Will Not Consult’ With Kobe Bryant About Mike D’Antoni

Last month, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was very vocal about not having the patience to go through another disastrous season. With Bryant signing a two-year, $48.5 million contract extension at the start of this season and nearing the…

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Lakers Nation 2014 NBA Mock Draft Version 2.0 Powered By MyNBADraft

With five games remaining in the season, most of the focus has shifted to the NBA Draft for the Los Angeles Lakers. In the latest mock draft by MyNBADraft.com, the Lakers are still projected to have the sixth pick. With…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Leaning Toward Keeping Mike D’Antoni Next Season

With the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from the playoffs since March and headed for their worst franchise record in 54 years, there has been speculation that the team may move in a different direction with head coach Mike D'Antoni. --…

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Lakers Nation 2014 NBA Mock Draft Powered By MyNBADraft

For the first time since the 2004-05 season, the Los Angeles Lakers will have a lottery pick in this year's NBA Draft. With eight games remaining in the season, the focus is now on lottery positioning and which prospects will…

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Lakers News: Kevin Love Addresses Free Agency In 2015, Los Angeles

With the Los Angeles Lakers failing to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2004-05 season, much of the discussion has been about how the Lakers will rebuild. While the Lakers will have a lottery pick in this…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Willing To Trade Draft Pick For Kevin Love?

With the Lakers looking to rebuild and Kevin Love becoming a free agent in 2015, there has been speculation for most of the season that the current Timberwolves All-Star forward will eventually make his way to Los Angeles. -- Celebrate…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Will Require Postseason Surgery On Wrist

In the 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday night, guard Xavier Henry tore a ligament in his left wrist after falling on it in the third quarter. -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off The Entire Store! Use…

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Red Auerbach’s Daughter Praises Kobe, Says LeBron Doesn’t Compare

Over the past couple of seasons, there have been heated debates about Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. While their places in NBA history will always stir up a conversation, the daughter of Celtics' Red Auerbach recently praised the Lakers future…

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