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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Mike Conley Says Kobe Bryant ‘Being A Facilitator’ Helped The Lakers

In the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant went with a different approach as a facilitator rather than a scorer. The strategy seemed to work in the team's favor with the Los Angeles Lakers in…

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Nick Young: ‘I Just Got To Learn To Work Off The Ball’

Veteran guard/forward Nick Young missed the first 10 games of the season due to a torn ligament in his right thumb. Young suffered the injury while trying to guard Kobe Bryant in a scrimmage at the Los Angeles Lakers practice…

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Byron Scott Says Lakers To ‘Force Feed’ Nick Young Against Grizzlies

In his first two games back from the thumb injury, Nick Young didn't miss a beat despite sitting out the first 10 games of the season. Young scored 17 points in both of his first two appearances in his return,…

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Kobe Bryant On Tony Allen: ‘He Likes Taking The Challenge’

One of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA today is Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies. Few would dispute the fact Allen can defend some of the best players in the league, including superstar Kobe Bryant. -- Have You…

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Kobe Bryant On Marc Gasol: ‘He’s A Bad Boy’

Things won't get any easier for the Los Angeles Lakers after losing two straight games to the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. Marc Gasol's Memphis Grizzlies will come to town on Wednesday night sporting the NBA's best record at 12-2.…

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Nick Young Wants To ‘Demand Getting The Ball More’ Toward End Of Games

The frustration continues to build for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team losing the first game of a four-game home stand on Sunday night at the Staples Center. Byron Scott's squad was able to force overtime against the visiting…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Not ‘Making Immediate Moves’ After Free Agent Workouts

The Los Angeles Lakers have been flirting with the idea of making a change. A few free agents were invited to workout for the team this week. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? -- Gal Mekel,…

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Al Michaels Says Doc Rivers Could’ve Been Lakers Coach Back In 2004-05

Your browser does not support iframes. After Phil Jackson stepped down as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers following the 2003-2004 NBA season, no one knew what the future held for the storied franchise. Despite reaching the NBA…

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Carlos Boozer Says Lakers Still ‘Fighting For’ 8th Spot In The West

Coming into the 2014-15 NBA season, no one gave the Los Angeles Lakers much of a chance to compete for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Kobe Bryant was coming off consecutive season-ending injuries at 36-years-old and the team…

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Kobe Bryant On Loss To Mavs: ‘My Legs Just Weren’t There’

During the first month of the 2014-15 NBA season, Kobe Bryant has played much better than expected. Although Kobe's shooting percentage has left something to be desired at 38.6, the five-time NBA champion is definitely back to form as an…

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