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 Injury Update: Xavier Henry Suffers Torn Ligament In Wrist

In the 117-107 loss to the Washington Wizards on Friday night, guard Xavier Henry initially suffered a sore wrist after falling on it in the third quarter. While an X-ray after the game came back negative, it appears Henry may…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Fighting To Play Through Pain From Injury

After being out for two months, Xavier Henry had his best performance since his return. In the 125-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, Henry finished with 24 points and four rebounds while keeping the Lakers afloat…

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Lakers Nation Wallpaper Of The Week: Jodie Meeks

Click To Download: 1024 x 768 | 1440 x 900 | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 While the Lakers have been eliminated from playoff contention, one of the few bright spots this season has been Jodie Meeks. --…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Urges Team To Hire Phil Jackson On Twitter

Over the past couple of months, Magic Johnson has been highly critical of Jim Buss and the Lakers organization. While Johnson recently said that he would avoid discussing his former team, the five-time champion tweeted about Phil Jackson on Wednesday.…

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Lakers Nation Wallpaper Of The Week: Nick Young Spray Paint

Click To Download: 1024 x 768 | 1440 x 900 | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | iPhone 4S | iPhone 5S Before his injury against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb. 5, Nick Young was having arguably his best season of his career. Not only was he averaging 16.8…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Will Play Restricted Minutes Against Blazers

After getting injured on Dec. 29 and playing two games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders, Xavier Henry will make his return against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! --…

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Lakers Nation Alumni Competing To Be Padres PA Announcer

At Lakers Nation, we are fortunate enough to be able to work with some of the most passionate fans in the world and provide them with a platform to try and get them to where they want to go in…

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Lakers News: Blake Trade Made To ‘Free Up’ Time For Farmar, Marshall

At one point in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers didn't have any point guards and relied on Kobe Bryant and Xavier Henry until they found themselves on the injury list as well. With most of the backcourt decimated by…

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Kevin Love Believes Minnesota Has ‘Better Foundation’ Than Lakers

On Tuesday, it was reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to assemble a package to acquire prospective 2015 free agent Kevin Love by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. While most believe that Love wants to return to Los Angeles,…

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LeBron James On Leaving Miami: “At This Point, I Can’t”

With ample cap room heading into this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers, the biggest free agent potentially available will be LeBron James. While all 30 teams hope he will take his talents to their city in July, it appears…

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