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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Brian Shaw On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Don’t Think He Wants To Go Out That Way’

Current Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw has won five NBA titles during his career with three as a player with the Los Angeles Lakers and two as an assistant coach alongside Phil Jackson. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Kobe Bryant ‘Confident’ Lakers Will Figure Things Out

The Los Angeles Lakers are headed towards another disappointing end to an NBA season. Byron Scott's squad only has 12 wins on the season thus far and don't appear close to turning things around anytime soon. -- Have You Seen…

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BREAKING: Kobe Bryant Set To Have Surgery, No Timetable For Return

Kobe Bryant suffered a torn rotator cuff in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans last week and will have surgery for the injury on Wednesday, according to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters: Kobe Bryant to have surgery on torn…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Sprains Ankle During Practice

After playing in only eight minutes against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, Nick Young clearly wasn't happy about the lack of playing time and left Staples Center without talking to reporters in the locker room. -- Have You Seen…

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls To Match ‘Any Max Offer’ For Jimmy Butler

One of the top-tier restricted free agents this summer is having a breakout season and will be an attractive target for teams in the league looking for an upgrade at the shooting guard position. Jimmy Butler has turned the corner…

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Byron Scott On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Know He Doesn’t Want To Go Out This Way’

Kobe Bryant's 19th NBA season appears to be over. The five-time NBA champion was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff in his right arm this week and will likely have to shut it down as a result. -- Have You…

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Charles Barkley Calls Lakers’ Game Plan For Kobe This Season ‘Stupid’

Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has always been one to speak his mind ever since he became an NBA analyst for Turner Sports. This season is no different with Barkley expressing his opinion on yet another disappointing season for the…

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Byron Scott On Jeremy Lin: ‘Not Like I’m Not Going To Play Him Again’

After playing in all 43 games this season, Jeremy Lin could sit and watch from the bench on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Byron Scott elected to start rookie Jordan Clarkson at the point guard position…

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Pau Gasol On Kobe Bryant’s Injury: ‘He’ll Continue To Fight Through It’

Kobe Bryant suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and as a result, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar could miss a considerable amount of time. It's highly likely…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant’s MRI Results Show Torn Rotator Cuff

Kobe Bryant's 19th NBA season has been tough to say the least for the veteran shooting guard. He doesn't know if he'll play on a nightly basis and the consensus seems to be that Father Time has finally caught up…

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