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 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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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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