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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Former Laker Chris Duhon Intentionally Hit By Car In Parking Garage

Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Chris Duhon as part of the Dwight Howard blockbuster trade. While he appeared in a couple of games due to injuries to Steve Nash and Steve Blake, the Lakers decided not to re-sign…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Business And Pleasure In China

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers arrived in China for two preseason games against the Golden State Warriors. While the entire team is excited about the opportunity to play in front of the great fans of China, some are clearly more…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Is All Business In China

While Steve Nash has been to China numerous times before and will try to enjoy this experience with his teammates, he has other things on his mind. After a season filled with injuries and now dealing with an ankle injury,…

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D’Antoni’s Best Memory Of China Features Kobe Chants, LeBron

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in China for two preseason games against the Golden State Warriors. For most of the players, this is their first trip to the country and have already visited the Great Wall of China which…

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VIDEO: 20 Minutes Of Elgin Baylor Career Highlights

For most fans, we've only read or heard about Elgin Baylor and how gifted he was as a shooter, rebounder, and passer. In 1960, Baylor scored 71 points which was a record at the time and still holds the record…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Highlights

Without Jordan Farmar and Wesley Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to build on Tuesday's victory as they face the Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas. Coach Mike D'Antoni has started Pau Gasol and Chris Kaman for the second consecutive…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Building Momentum In Vegas

After a narrow victory against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, the Lakers will look to continue to implement Mike D'Antoni's offense and see which players will make the probable 15-man roster against the Sacramento Kings in Vegas. While Wesley…

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Filipino Fans Greet Dwight Howard With Boos, ‘Kobe’ Chants

Kobe Bryant is a living legend and the Los Angeles Lakers are perhaps the favorite sports team in Asia. While Dwight Howard received a warm welcome from the fans when the Houston Rockets arrived in the Philippines, he quickly realized…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Update On Kobe’s Knee

Last week, Los Angeles Lakers reporter Mike Trudell revealed on Twitter that Kobe Bryant went out of the country for an undisclosed medical procedure. While there were immediate concerns, it was later revealed that Kobe traveled to Germany for another…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Highlights

After winning their first preseason game since 2011 behind Xavier Henry's 29 points, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to continue their momentum against the Denver Nuggets. Pau Gasol and Steve Nash will make their preseason debuts tonight while Brian…

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