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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DeAndre Jordan’s Flagrant Foul On Nick Young Downgraded

On Tuesday night's 116-103 victory against the Clippers, two flagrant fouls were called in the second quarter. The first occurred earlier in the quarter when Matt Barnes clotheslined Shawne Williams and decided to stare him down. Later in the same…

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Lakers Vs. Spurs Game Preview: Lakers Looks To Rebound Against The Spurs

After playing back-to-back nights, the Los Angeles Lakers got some rest on Thursday as they prepare to face the reigning Western Conference champions, the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the first meeting between these two teams since the Spurs swept…

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NBA News: Metta World Peace Lists Top 5 NBA Rappers

When Chris Kaman signed with the Lakers during the off-season, most fans could only imagine what it would be like to have Kaman and Metta World Peace on the same team. Unfortunately, World Peace was amnestied and he later signed…

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VIDEO: Opening Night Commercial From NBA On TNT

Yesterday on Opening Night, the NBA on TNT revealed a new commercial about the future -- and possibly their predictions over the next couple of seasons. According to the commercial, a few interesting things occur. First, Phil Jackson finally responds…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Los Angeles Clippers NBA Highlights

After a 4-4 preseason record, the Los Angeles Lakers begin their 2013-14 season against the Los Angeles Clippers. Without Kobe Bryant to start the season, Pau Gasol looks to regain his form as one of the best-skilled big men in…

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Lakers News And Rumors: 2013-14 Season Begins Tonight

The 2013-14 Lakers season begins tonight against the Clippers. With all the hype surrounding the Clippers and their championship hopes this season, the Lakers are in unfamiliar territory. According to Magic Johnson, this is the first time where the Purple…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says ‘The Tendon Is Fine’

After Kobe Bryant pushed himself during the China trip and took a couple days off, there were concerns that there may have been a setback in his rehabilitation. There were reports later that day to confirm there were no setbacks…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Wants Lakers To Respond To Challenge

On Tuesday morning, Laker legend Magic Johnson discussed numerous topics, including the low expectations for the Lakers heading into this season with ESPN LA 710's Mark Willard and Mychal Thompson. According to Magic, this is the first time where no…

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Lakers News And Rumors: Starting Lineup For Season Opener?

During media day, Mike D'Antoni didn't have a starting lineup in mind and said that the players would determine that. Over the course of the preseason, many players like Xavier Henry and Shawne Williams exceeded expectations and made the opening…

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Lakers News: Shawne Williams Will Start In Season Opener

After a 4-4 preseason record, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Clippers in their season opener on Tuesday. With numerous players battling for the starting power forward and shooting guard positions during the preseason, it was unclear who would start…

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