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 Trade Rumors: NBA Executives Believe Celtics Must Trade Rajon Rondo

The biggest name on the trading block as of right now is Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics. Rondo will become an unrestricted free agent this summer with many believing he'll leave Boston in search of a chance to contend…

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Mavs’ Rick Carlisle Calls Kobe Bryant ‘One Of The All-Time Great Competitors’

Ahead of tonight's game against the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Rick Carlisle, arguably one of the most respected coaches in the league today, had only high praise for superstar Kobe Bryant. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me"…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Warned For Flopping In Win Over Hawks

Nick Young may have missed the first 10 games of the 2014-15 NBA season, but he's already back to form as one of the best offensive weapons for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Young has immediately made an impact in…

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Kobe Bryant On Wes Johnson: ‘He’s Accepting The Challenge’

One of the players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster that has really struggled early in the 2014-15 NBA season has been Wesley Johnson. The former lottery pick had high hopes of turning things around after an off-season of soaking…

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Kobe Bryant On Nick Young’s Return: ‘He Played Phenomenal’

Kobe Bryant finally got the help needed to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to victory on Tuesday night. Nick Young returned to the floor in the first game of a three-game road trip against the Atlanta Hawks. -- Have You…

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Nick Young On Lakers Return: ‘It’s Just The Swag Effect!’

The Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to win their second game of the season on Tuesday by getting the best of the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of a three-game road trip. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Mark Cuban On Lakers: ‘I Just Hope They Suck Forever’

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is not one to hold anything back when talking to the media. Cuban always speaks his mind regardless of what fines might be coming his way from the NBA. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Lakers Rumors: Quincy Miller To Replace Xavier Henry On Team?

After a 1-9 start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to consider making some changing to help right the ship moving forward. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Bleed Purple and Gold" T-Shirts? -- One of…

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Russell Westbrook Shuts Down Lakers Fan’s Attempt To Recruit Him

In the summer of 2017, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder will officially become a free agent. The perennial All-Star will arguably be one of the most sought after unrestricted free agents that year along with LeBron James and…

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Lakers Rumors: Klay Thompson Was Willing To Enter Draft Early For Lakers

Back in 2010, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Devin Ebanks and Derrick Caracter in the NBA Draft. Ebanks was taken with the 43rd pick and Caracter was selected near the bottom of the draft at 58. -- Have You Seen…

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