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 And Rumors: Kevin Love Wants To Join Lakers?

After Tuesday night's 104-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Love called out his teammates. With the Timberwolves looking to make the playoffs this season, Love called out J.J. Barea and Dante Cunningham for sitting at the end of the…

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PHOTO: Nick Young Clowns Gilbert Arenas’ Selfie

While the Los Angeles Lakers have lost nine of their last 10 games, Nick Young couldn't help but make fun of his former teammate, Gilbert Arenas. Once considered one of the best players in the league, Arenas hasn't been signed…

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Lakers Nation Wallpaper Of The Week: Can’t Cover History

Click To Download: iPhone 4 | iPhone 5 | iPad | Facebook Cover | 1024 x 768 After head coach Doc Rivers was traded to the Clippers, the biggest change the organization made this season was covering up the Lakers'…

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Pau Gasol Trade Rumors: Pau Gasol Remains A Laker

After weeks of discussion, the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers could not reach a trade that centered around Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Although the Lakers were looking for a young prospect or first round draft pick, the Cavaliers…

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Mike D’Antoni: Lakers “Get Demoralized Or Something”

After the 137-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets at home, head coach Mike D'Antoni feels the Lakers don't have that certain grit needed to get through hard times. Giving up the most points this season, D'Antoni said his team gets…

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Game Recap: Lakers Lose Final Game Of Home Stand To Nuggets

After opening 2014 with a 110-99 victory over the Utah Jazz, the Lakers looked to finish their four-game home stand on a high note. While the Lakers are still discussing a trade with the Cavaliers, Pau Gasol has played through…

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Lakers News: Gasol-Bynum Talks Will Continue On Monday

Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers tried to complete a deal that centered around Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Since the Cavaliers did not want to part with a young prospect or a future first round…

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Lakers News: Kobe Responds To Kendall Marshall’s Twitter Request

After his double-double performance against the Utah Jazz, Kendall Marshall shared that he gained 9,000 followers on Twitter, but was still waiting for Kobe Bryant to follow him back. Speaking to the media for the first time since fracturing his…

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Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Asks For Twitter Follow From Kobe

After his double-double performance against the Utah Jazz, Kendall Marshall shared that he gained 8,000 to 9,000 followers on Twitter the following day at practice. While it was a nice boost for the former 2012 lottery pick, Marshall is still…

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Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Lakers Look For Second Straight Win

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their six-game losing streak with a 110-99 victory over the Utah Jazz. While the Lakers will remain shorthanded for at least another month, Kendall Marshall stepped up adding 20 points and 15…

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