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 News: Jeanie Buss Was “Hurt To See Lamar Go”

On Sunday, excerpts of Jeannie Buss' re-released memoir, 'Laker Girl,' made headlines as she wrote about her reaction to the team hiring Mike D'Antoni instead of Phil Jackson. It brought back ill feelings from last season, but both Jim and…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Will Lakers Wear Nickname Jerseys?

While it hasn't officially been announced by the NBA, the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets will wear nickname jerseys in at least one of the four matchups. The new uniforms that will debut this season has created division among the…

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Jim and Jeanie Buss Respond To Re-Released ‘Laker Girl’

On Sunday, excerpts of Jeanie Buss' re-released memoir, 'Laker Girl,' made headlines as she wrote about her reaction to the team hiring Mike D'Antoni instead of Phil Jackson. She felt "betrayed" and  was "practically destroyed" that her brother did not…

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NBA News: Heat, Nets Rumored To Wear Nicknames On Jerseys

Changes are coming to NBA uniforms -- at least for one game. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, the NBA has informed members of the Miami Heat that they may possibly be wearing "nickname jerseys" in one of…

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SLIDESHOW: The Best Lines From Jordan Farmar Caption Contest

Earlier today, we had our caption contest on our Facebook page featuring Jordan Farmar and Kobe Bryant. Farmar returns to the Lakers after three years and is the only teammate left besides Pau Gasol who has won championships with Kobe…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Will Kobe Remain A Laker After This Season?

This morning, it was confirmed by Los Angeles Times writer Mike Bresnahan that the Lakers have not opened contract negotiations with Kobe Bryant. Despite Bryant stating numerous times that he will retire a Laker and wants to win his sixth…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Power Struggle Continues

With training camp approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are determined to exceed expectations. Most of the players and coaches are already at the practice facility preparing for the new season. In an interview with TWC Sportsnet, Mike D'Antoni is anxious…

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Lakers 2013-14 Preseason Player Profiles: Jordan Hill

Name: Jordan Hill Pos: PF/C Year: 2012-2013 Stats (Los Angeles Lakers) PPG: 6.7 RPG: 5.7 APG: 0.4 SPG: 0.3 BPG: 0.7 FG%: 49.7% FT%: 65.6% PER: 18.5 USG%: 20.2% ORTG: 113 DRTG: 105 TS%: 53.3% EFG%: 49.7% DR%: 19.7%OR%: 20.3% TR%: 20.0% Last Season Summary: While the Lakers struggled this past season, Jordan Hill was a bright spot until he went down with a…

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Mike D’Antoni: ‘We Should Have A Chip On Our Shoulder’

In an interview with TWC Sportsnet's Jaime Maggio, Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni discussed numerous topics about the upcoming season including his anxiousness to start the season and the team having a chip on their shoulder. With so many new…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Kobe Progressing Well, Running Soon

One month ago, Kobe Bryant began running on an anti-gravity treadmill and brought optimism to a rather dark off-season. The optimism continues as Bryant has already began running at 75 percent of his body weight and is a few weeks…

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