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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Phoenix Suns Acquire Guard Brandon Knight From Milwaukee Bucks

The Phoenix Suns were extremely busy at the NBA trade deadline on Thursday making two major moves. The first move was sent Goran Dragic to the Miami Heat and the second was bringing in his replacement. According to Adrian Wojnarowksi…

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NBA News: Thunder Agrees To Trade Reggie Jackson To The Pistons

The Reggie Jackson sweepstakes has been going on all season long with it seeming like a foregone conclusion the point guard would be headed elsewhere before the NBA trade deadline. After all the trade speculation, it appears official Jackson will…

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NBA Rumors: Suns Still Prefer To Trade Isaiah Thomas Over Goran Dragic

The clock is ticking for the Phoenix Suns as the team tries to figure out a way to keep Goran Dragic. The veteran point guard has let his intentions to leave the team in free agency become well known, but…

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NBA Rumors: Nuggets Trade JaVale McGee To Sixers

UPDATE (February 19 at 9:15 AM PST): JaVale McGee has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: Denver has agreed to send JaVale McGee to Philadelphia, along with a first-round pick via OKC, league source…

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Kevin Garnett ‘Leaning Toward’ Waiving No-Trade Clause To Return To T-Wolves

UPDATE (February 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM PST): According to TNT's David Aldridge, Kevin Garnett has agreed to a trade and will go home to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Thaddeus Young: Source: Kevin Garnett agrees to trade, will go home…

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Lakers ‘Unlikely’ To Make A Move Before NBA Trade Deadline

The trade rumors have been swirling around the NBA over the last few weeks with the Los Angeles Lakers mentioned as a team that could be active. Although Goran Dragic appeared to be a trade target, which seems to kicked…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Anticipates Making Another Lineup Change

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott has been tinkering with the team's starting lineup all season long. Injuries to Julius Randle, Steve Nash, Xavier Henry, Ryan Kelly, Nick Young and Kobe Bryant haven't made things easy on Scott this…

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Lakers News: Team ‘Reluctant’ To Involve Jordan Clarkson In Trade Talks

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching with the Los Angeles Lakers appearing to be as active as any team in the league. Although signs appear to be pointing to the Lakers making a move before the deadline on Thursday,…

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Lakers Rumors: Suns Asked To ‘Remove’ Top-Five Pick Protection For Goran Dragic

The Goran Dragic sweepstakes continues on Wednesday with trade talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns intensifying. It appears to be only a matter of time before Dragic is dealt by the Suns, but are trying to get…

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NBA Rumors: Jamal Crawford Not ‘Untouchable’ As Trade Deadline Nears

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner and one of the most consistent players on the Los Angeles Clippers roster might be available for the right offer. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The Ultimate…

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