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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NBA Rumors: ‘Tremendous Volume’ Of Trade Talks Taking Place

The NBA trade deadline may be more than two months away (Feb.19), but the league is already buzzing with rumors. A lot of big-name players have been mentioned as candidates to be headed elsewhere making things interesting with no team…

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Reggie Miller: Michael Jordan Is ’10 Times Better’ Than Kobe Bryant

With Kobe Bryant officially passing Michael Jordan on the NBA's all-time scoring list recently, the debate rages on about who was the better player. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? -- On Tuesday, Reggie Miller chimed…

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Kobe Bryant Calls Passing Michael Jordan ‘A Huge Honor’

It only took nine points for Kobe Bryant to pass Michael Jordan on the NBA's all-time scoring list Sunday night, but it was almost two decades of work in the league to get to this point. With one point shy…

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TWITTER: Reactions To Kobe Passing Jordan On NBA’s All-Time Scoring List

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the road once again on Sunday night with NBA history set to be made at the Target Center. Kobe Bryant came into the game against the Minnesota Timberwovles only nine points shy of passing…

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Byron Scott On Nick Young: ‘He Wants To Win’

Once the Los Angeles Lakers were able to sign Nick Young as a free agent in the summer of 2013, many wondered whether he'd be able to fit in with a demanding teammate like Kobe Bryant and a franchise coming…

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VIDEO: Kings Clown Shaquille O’Neal With ‘Reverse Shaqtin’ A Fool’

"Shaqtin A Fool" has become one of the most popular segments on NBA on TNT. Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson have a little fun on a weekly basis at the expense of players in the league…

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Jim Buss Reiterates Promise To Los Angeles Lakers Fans

Back in April, Jim Buss made a bold move with a promise to Los Angeles Lakers fans that no one saw coming. Buss let it be known that if he couldn't turn the storied franchise around in three to four…

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Kobe Bryant Admits Being ‘Uncomfortable’ Watching Trash-Talking Video

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers made a lot of headlines with Kobe Bryant openly criticizing his teammates in practice. Bryant's "soft" comments in practice were caught on video and did the rounds on social media for 24 hours before…

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Buss Family Remains Adamant About Not Trading Kobe Bryant

Once the Los Angeles Lakers were clearly struggling with little hope of turning things around this season, the talk in turned to whether the storied franchise would consider trading superstar Kobe Bryant. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try…

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Nick Young: ‘I Still Have No Doubt We Can Make The Playoffs’

Heading into Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Lakers are sporting a 7-16 record with consensus being they'll miss the playoffs for a second straight season. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts?…

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