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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Pau Gasol Acknowledges Financial Sacrifice To Remain With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers begin their three-game road trip against the Washington Wizards tonight, but all the chatter is about Kobe Bryant's extension. While there will continue to be discussions about the amount and timing of the extension until Bryant…

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PHOTO: Kobe Responds to Criticism About Extension On Instagram

On Monday morning, the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the basketball world when the team announced that they re-signed Kobe Bryant to a two-year contract worth $48.5 million. With the extension likely guaranteeing that Kobe will retire a Laker, the dollar…

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Twitter Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s Two Year, $48.5M Extension

Before the start of the season, the Buss family expressed their desires to re-sign Kobe Bryant so the five-time champion could spend his entire career in Los Angeles. While most thought the organization would wait to see how he returns…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Won’t Play Tuesday Against Wizards

In the past two weeks, Kobe Bryant has made significant progress and can see himself playing by the end of November. While he sat out with general soreness on Thursday, Bryant returned to practice and did some individual workouts before…

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Game Recap: Lakers Reach .500 Mark With Strong Effort

Before the three-game road trip that begins on Tuesday in Washington, the Los Angeles Lakers face the Sacramento Kings at STAPLES Center. Without Chris Kaman for the second straight game, Pau Gasol looks to establish himself in the paint once…

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Lakers News: Elias Harris Looking To Improve With D-Fenders

Before the D-League season opener against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday night, Lakers rookie Elias Harris was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders. After only appearing in just two games and 11 minutes total this season for the…

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D-Fenders News: Malcolm Thomas Impresses in Season Opener

Considered one of the best talents in the D-League, Malcolm Thomas certainly didn't disappoint in the season opener against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The D-Fenders forward finished the game with 36 points, 18 rebounds, 3 blocks, 4 steals, and…

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Mike D’Antoni: “Very Hard” For Kobe To Play Next Week’s Road Trip

On Thursday, Kobe Bryant sat out practice due to foot soreness. While some may have thought it was a setback, Bryant was seen walking to his car after practice without any limp. After Friday night's victory against the Golden State…

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Lakers Practice Report: Kobe Returns To Practice After Soreness

After the 102-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors last night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant returned to practice. With only one day rest before playing the Sacramento Kings at STAPLES Center tomorrow, the team had a very…

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Game Recap: Pau Gasol’s 24 Points Leads Lakers To Victory

With the return of Kobe Bryant to the practice court and four days off, the Los Angeles Lakers are re-energized and look for a win against the Golden State Warriors. Without Stephen Curry who is out with a concussion, the…

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