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: Swaggy P

Click To Download: 1152 x 864 | 1280 x 1024 | 1600 x 1200 In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Nick Young has quickly become a fan favorite. From his four-point plays to his hilarious postgame comments,…

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Kobe Bryant And Nicki Minaj Team Up For ESPN The Magazine Cover

This Friday, ESPN The Magazine will release a special three-cover edition Music Issue that features the biggest sports stars and music artists. One of the covers will feature Kobe Bryant and Nicki Minaj and both spoke about their respective careers.…

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Kobe Bryant Injury Update: Timetable Is ‘Up In The Air’

Before the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Kobe Bryant spoke to the media about numerous topics, including his return timetable. Since sustaining the injury against the Memphis Grizzlies, Bryant was expected to be out…

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Game Recap: Lakers Erase 19-Point Deficit To Beat Raptors

After an impressive road victory against the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Toronto to face the Raptors. With Ryan Kelly making his first NBA start and Nick Young returning from his one-game suspension, the Lakers looked to…

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Lakers vs. Raptors Game Preview: Lakers Look To Win Two Straight Road Games

With Nick Young out, the Los Angeles Lakers were resilient as they climbed out of a second half deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics. Although it has been a difficult season, the win clearly brought the team together as they…

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Game Recap: Kendall Marshall’s Late Three Lifts Lakers Past Celtics

First Quarter To start the game, the Lakers came out with good energy on the offensive end. Unfortunately, they couldn't secure any rebounds and the Celtics were able to stay within striking distance. Midway through the quarter, Lakers took a…

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Lakers News: Lakers Sign Manny Harris To 10-Day Contract

With the Lakers 14-25 and only nine available players, Los Angeles has reportedly decided to bolster their backcourt by signing D-Fenders guard Manny Harris to a 10-day contract. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, the D-Fenders guard will join the Lakers…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Takes Shot At Goran Dragic, Ejected From Game

With less than eight minutes remaining in the first half, Nick Young was on a one-man fastbreak and took a hard foul from Suns rookie Alex Len. While some of the Suns players tried to help him up, Young took…

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Lakers Nation Wallpaper Of The Week: Kobe Dunks On Nash

Click To Download: 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 800 | Facebook Cover After not making the playoffs in his first year without Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant returned with a vengeance in the 2005-2006 season. While the Lakers didn't exactly…

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Lakers Injury News: Xavier Henry To Be Reevaluated, May Miss Season

This morning on ESPN LA 710 Radio, head coach Mike D'Antoni spent some time answering questions about the Los Angeles Lakers season. While he was in a joking mood at practice yesterday, D'Antoni discussed numerous topics including an injury update…

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