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 Nation Wallpaper Of The Week: Kobe Bryant

Click To Download: 1440 x 900 | 1600 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | iPhone 4S After making his way back from an Achilles rupture, Kobe Bryant was only able to play in six games for the Los Angeles…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Suns Cautious Over Pau Gasol’s Injury

On Sunday, it was reported that the Phoenix Suns are interested in acquiring Lakers forward and four-time All-Star, Pau Gasol. With the Suns making an unexpected playoff push, they have an expiring contract in Emeka Okafor and numerous first round…

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Lakers News: Team Unlikely To Add Player During Road Trip

http://youtu.be/tk2kbT6_zSM With the Los Angeles Lakers set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow in the first of a three-game road trip, the team has a lot of decisions to make as the February trade deadline approaches. While the team is…

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Lakers Rumors: Phoenix Suns Interested In Acquiring Pau Gasol

After a failed trade proposal that would have sent him to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this month, the Phoenix Suns have emerged as a potential trade partner for Lakers forward Pau Gasol. With Gasol out for at least a week…

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Lakers Nation Sound Off: My Journey Without That Magic Touch

  By: Rodney Julius It was the year 1992, and I was an ardent fan of Earvin Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers. This is my story before emigrating to the United States of America, whilst still being an…

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Lakers News: Team’s Television Ratings Down 37.5 Percent

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have the sixth worst record in the NBA and it has affected the team's television ratings on Time Warner Cable SportsNet. With Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash only appearing in six games and the entire…

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Kobe Bryant ‘Disappointed’ And ‘Down’ After Latest Setback

During the 104-92 loss to the Indiana Pacers tonight, it was revealed that Kobe Bryant will miss at least three more weeks with pain and swelling in his left knee. Bryant originally suffered the injury on December 17 against the…

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Lakers Injuries: Xavier Henry Out Another Week Following MRI

http://youtu.be/Iat1vNvRVC4 After returning from their Grammy trip, the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping for some good news as all of their injured players except Kobe Bryant were re-evaluated today. While Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar were cleared for basketball activities,…

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Lakers vs. Knicks Game Preview: Lakers Looking To Snap Losing Streak

After two road victories against the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers have dropped their last three games. With frustration at an all-time high, the Lakers face the New York Knicks in the final game of the…

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Shootaround Report: Pau Gasol Will Suit Up Against Miami

After a disappointing last-second loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the Lakers' Grammy trip continues in Miami. While the Lakers were competitive against the defending champions on Christmas Day, it'll be a difficult matchup. With the Lakers shorthanded, Dwyane…

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