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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Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony Decided It Wouldn’t Work Out As Teammates

Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers tried to make a few major moves that would've completely changed the direction of the storied NBA franchise. GM Mitch Kupchak and company had LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in their crosshairs with Anthony…

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Kobe Bryant Says ‘The Plan’ Is To Be Ready To Play In September

The Los Angeles Lakers revealed the timetable for Kobe Bryant's return earlier this week following season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. Bryant will miss as much as nine months while rehabbing from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. --…

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Pau Gasol On Lakers Legacy: ‘We Did Some Amazing Things’

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol helped turn things around for the storied franchise and as a result, made three straight NBA Finals appearances. Gasol was a major part of the Lakers' success during that time…

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Mitch Kupchak On Lakers: ‘We Have To Improve The Talent Level’

One day after the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Kobe Bryant's timetable to return, GM Mitch Kupchak spoke to the media about the state of the franchise and where they'll be going from here on out. Perhaps one of the most…

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Kobe Bryant On Drive To Return Next Season: ‘I Want To See If I Can’

It would be hard to make an argument that Kobe Bryant isn't one of the toughest players in the NBA today. Bryant has built a reputation over his 19 seasons in the NBA as an elite player that will do…

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INSTAGRAM: Kobe Bryant Thanks Fans For Support; Sports Arm Sling

On Wednesday, Kobe Bryant underwent surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn rotator cuff. Bryant will miss the rest of the 2014-15 NBA season as a result of the surgery and still seems to be in high spirits…

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Byron Scott: Pau Gasol Deserves ‘Standing Ovation’ From Lakers Fans

On Thursday night, Pau Gasol will make his return to the Staples Center to face the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since signing with the Chicago Bulls in free agency last summer. Gasol is one of the few…

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Kobe Bryant Officially Out For The Season; Set To Miss Nine Months

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday after suffering a torn rotator cuff in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans last week. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts?…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant ‘Definitely’ Coming Back Next Season?

On Monday, the news broke about Kobe Bryant's decision to undergo surgery on his right shoulder that is expected to be season-ending. The superstar elected to surgically repair the rotator cuff on his right shoulder and therefore, is expected miss…

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Lakers Rumors: Top-Five Draft Pick Could Be Traded For ‘High-Level’ Player?

The main topic of discussion when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers at this point in the season, outside of Kobe Bryant's immediate future, is whether the team will be able to hold onto their potential lottery pick in…

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