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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D-Fenders News: Time Warner Cable Will Telecast 22 Games This Season

On Thursday morning, Time Warner Cable SportsNet announced that it will telecast 22 Los Angeles D-Fenders home games this season. All home games will be aired on tape delay and there will be a special live broadcast on January 27…

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Kobe Bryant: Teammates “Had To Bring Their A Game”

On Saturday, Kobe Bryant was medically cleared by team doctors and participated in 5-on-0 and shooting drills. With no setbacks after his first practice, Bryant participated in full-contact, full-court during today's scrimmage. After practice, Bryant spoke to the media for…

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Tweets And Videos Of Kobe Bryant At Lakers Practice

On Tuesday afternoon, the media was able to watch Kobe Bryant and the Lakers near the end of their practice. It marked the first time Bryant has played five-on-five since rupturing his Achilles and all the reporters had their own…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s Return Date “Is Coming Quickly”

On Saturday, Kobe Bryant received full medical clearance to participate in his first practice since the Achilles rupture seven months ago. With the basketball world now waiting to see when he will actually make his return to STAPLES Center, Bryant…

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Lakers News: Mo Cheeks Shares Memories About High School Kobe

Before Sunday night's 114-99 loss against the Lakers, Pistons head coach Mo Cheeks shared his memories about Kobe Bryant, the high schooler. During the mid 90's, Cheeks was an assistant coach for the 76ers and Bryant was invited to scrimmage…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Highlights

After a narrow loss against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Detroit Pistons in the second of their four-game homestand. With Kobe Bryant returning to the practice floor on Saturday, the players are re-energized…

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Lakers Vs. Pistons Game Preview: Lakers Look To Avoid Third Straight Loss

In Friday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers fought hard until the end, but couldn't pull out a victory. Without their best closer, this has been an unfortunate trend so far this season and the confidence…

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Lakers Practice Report: Kobe Bryant Returns To Practice For First Time

Prior to tip-off against the Memphis Grizzlies last night, head coach Mike D'Antoni said that while Kobe Bryant is progressing well, he doesn't think he'll be back by Thanksgiving. Since that was the first update in at least a week,…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Returns To Lakers Practice

Before Friday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Mike D'Antoni revealed that he personally doesn't think Kobe Bryant will return by Thanksgiving day. While D'Antoni says Bryant has been making progress, he has only been doing some light…

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PHOTOS: Los Angeles D-Fenders Media Day

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles D-Fenders held their media day at the Toyota Sports Center in El Segundo. After a 21-29 record last season, the players have had a strong training camp so far and look to carry that momentum…

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