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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Byron Scott Considering Sitting Kobe Bryant For A Game Or Two

Fatigue appears to be taking its toll on Kobe Bryant with the five-time NBA champion noticeably struggling over the past two games. The fatigue has become so noticeably that head coach Byron Scott is prepared to take steps. -- Have…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fall Apart In Loss To Kings In Sacramento

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to end a two-game skid heading into Sunday's game facing off against the division rival Sacramento Kings. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Lakers at the Staples Center winning by one point with Kobe…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Won’t Be Suspended; Will Play Against Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow against the Oklahoma City Thunder with Nick Young being assessed a flagrant two due to an altercation with Steven Adams. Young was thrown out of the game and a suspension was thought…

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Byron Scott On Kevin Durant: ‘I Would Love For Him To Play With Kobe Too’

The future is uncertain to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers with no telling what will happen with the roster once or if Kobe Bryant retires after next season. Although no one knows what the future holds, Kevin…

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Houston Rockets Acquire Corey Brewer From Minnesota Timberwolves

After the dust settled on the blockbuster trade in which the Dallas Mavericks acquired Rajon Rondo from the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets got to work on a deal involving Corey Brewer. -- Have You Seen These…

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Kevin Durant Listed As A Game-Time Decision Against Lakers

UPDATE (December 19 at 2:32 PM PST): According to The Oklahoman's Anthony Slater, Kevin Durant will not play against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight and is day-to-day with an ankle sprain: Kevin Durant (right ankle sprain) will NOT play against…

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NBA Rumors: Celtics Have ‘Renewed Interest’ In Trading Rajon Rondo

UPDATE (December 17 at 8:40 PM PST): While the Dallas Mavericks are serious suitors for Rajon Rondo, the Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams that have inquired about the point guard via USA Today's Sam Amick: Can confirm reports…

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Mitch Kupchak: Lakers Coaches, Players Told ‘To Win As Many Games Possible’

The Los Angeles Lakers are in unfamiliar territory with the franchise expected to finish this season without a playoff appearance for the second year in a row. The team currently sports a record of 8-17 in a highly competitive Western…

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VIDEO: Julius Randle Walking Without Crutches At Kentucky Game

Back on Oct. 28, the Los Angeles Lakers got the 2014-15 NBA season underway against Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, along with suffering the first loss of the season at home, the Lakers lost rookie Julius Randle to a leg…

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Kevin Durant: ‘I’d Want To Play With A Guy Like’ Kobe Bryant

Before the 2014-15 NBA season got underway for the Los Angeles Lakers back in October, a highly critical article surfaced about Kobe Bryant and how he's hurt the team's chances of bringing in another superstar. -- Have You Seen These…

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