Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
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Kevin Love Out For Second Round Of Playoffs; Future Remains Uncertain

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially suffered a major blow to their championship hopes. The team has learned star power forward Kevin Love's shoulder injury will keep him out a considerable amount of time and may ultimately end his season. --…

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2015 NBA Draft: Arizona’s Stanley Johnson Declares For Draft

The 2015 NBA draft lottery is less than a month away on May 19 and promising young prospects continue to emerge as potential candidates to be drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant?…

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NBA News: Mavs’ Rajon Rondo Ruled Out Indefinitely With Back Injury

UPDATE (2:41 PM PT): With Rajon Rondo being ruled out indefinitely, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle says that he doesn't believe Rondo will wear a Mavericks jersey again according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas: Do you expect Rajon…

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Ed Davis Plans To ‘Get Stronger’ To Battle Bigger Centers Next Season

After a breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers, veteran forward/center Ed Davis intends to test NBA free agency this summer by opting out of his current deal with the team. Although Davis will hit the free agent market come…

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Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Turns Lakers Locker Room Into Private Lounge

The Los Angeles Lakers may not be in the playoffs for the second straight season, but the Staples Center is still as busy as ever during the postseason. The Los Angeles Clippers have home-court advantage in the first round of…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Says Team Can ‘Get Better Quick’

The immediate future of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise remains uncertain with the worst season in the team's history coming to an end on Wednesday. Although the Lakers are coming off a 61-loss season, the team could be armed with…

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Lakers News: Team Owns 27th, 34th Overall Picks In The 2015 NBA Draft

With the Los Angeles Lakers finishing the 2014-15 NBA season with the fourth-worst record in the league, the team has a good chance of retaining their lottery pick. Although the team finished with a record of 21-61, it's not guaranteed…

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Lakers Rumors: Carlos Boozer ‘Unlikely’ To Return Next Season With Team

Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were forced to explore secondary options in NBA free agency after failing to sign Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James. One of those options turned out to be veteran power forward Carlos Boozer who was…

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Lakers Rumors: Wesley Johnson’s Future Depends On NBA Draft, Free Agency

The future remains uncertain for the Los Angeles Lakers with plenty of different options for the struggling franchise heading into the off-season. The team will be armed with the cap space to upgrade the roster in NBA free agency while…

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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson To Watch Chris Paul To Improve Leadership Skills

One of the biggest surprises for the Los Angeles Lakers during the forgettable 2014-15 NBA season has been the development of second-round draft pick Jordan Clarkson. No one knew what to expect from Clarkson, but he's been nothing short of…

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