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 Says He’s Been Playing ‘On The Perimeter Way Too Much’

The Los Angeles Lakers lost another close game at home on Tuesday night with Kobe Bryant having one of the worst shooting performances of his career. Bryant went 3-for-19 from the floor and simply couldn't get it going against Miami…

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Kobe Bryant ‘Won’t Play In Overtime’ If Beyond Minute Restriction

Kobe Bryant is currently in unfamiliar territory with the superstar needing to have his minutes restricted in order to remain fresh during his 19th NBA season. It has been a difficult transition for arguably one of the toughest players in…

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NBA Rumors: Celtics To Trade Jameer Nelson For Nate Robinson

The Boston Celtics have been among the most active teams in the NBA with the trade deadline a little more than a month away. The buzzer doesn't sound until Feb. 19, but the Celtics haven't wasted any time in getting…

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NBA Rumors: Jordan Farmar Headed To Sacramento Kings?

After one season back with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jordan Farmar hit the free agent market once again last summer. Even though Farmar wanted to continue wearing purple and gold, the veteran point guard wasn't willing to wait for Carmelo…

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Kobe Bryant Considered ‘Questionable’ Against Miami Heat

After missing the last two games in order to get more rest, Kobe Bryant may return to the floor against the visiting Miami Heat on Tuesday night at the Staples Center. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me"…

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Cavs’ David Blatt Says Kevin Love Is ‘Not A Max Player’

With the return of LeBron James and acquisition of Kevin Love, the Cleveland Cavaliers were expected to be a dominant force in the Eastern Conference once again. LeBron finally had the top tier talent around him in Cleveland to become…

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Byron Scott On Damian Lillard: ‘Just A Hell Of A Player’

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers for the second time in a week on Sunday night at the Staples Center with Damian Lillard taking over in the fourth quarter once again. -- Have You Seen These…

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Game Recap: Kobe-Less Lakers Fall To Blazers At Staples

  The Los Angeles Lakers headed into their matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at the Staples Center looking to win a second straight game without Kobe Bryant in the lineup. Although Kobe was ruled out for…

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Kobe Bryant Reiterates Plan To Retire At End Of Contract

After the 2014-15 NBA season, Kobe Bryant has one more year left on his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will pay Bryant $25 million in what could be the final year of Bryant's career in the…

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Byron Scott Concerned About Lack Of Intensity From Jordan Hill

Coming into the 2014-15 NBA campaign, Jordan Hill had signed a lucrative two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after putting up career-high numbers across the board last season. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? --…

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