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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Matt Barnes Calls Kobe Bryant ‘Greatest Player Of My Generation’

Before Matt Barnes became a member of the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2010, the NBA journeyman was considered one of those few players in the league with no fear of going toe-to-toe with Kobe Bryant. -- Have You Seen…

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Allen Iverson ‘Not Surprised’ Kobe Bryant Continues To Play At A High Level

During his 17 seasons in the NBA, Allen Iverson became a bonafide superstar and arguably one of the most dominant offensive forces in league history. Although Iverson was unable to win a championship over the course of his career, the…

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Carlos Boozer Looking Forward To Proving His Doubters Wrong

Veteran forward Carlos Boozer has been given a second chance to prove his worth after the Chicago Bulls parted ways with the two-time All-Star using the amnesty clause last summer. The Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Boozer with…

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Lakers Rumors: Team To ‘Make Strong Run’ At Rajon Rondo Next Summer

With the five straight losses to start the season, trade rumors and free agency speculation has started to swirl in Los Angeles. Although the trade rumors circulating about Kobe Bryant are a bit farfetched, there are a few free agents…

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Jordan Hill Says Mood In Lakers Locker Room Is ‘Down’ After 0-5 Start

It has been an extremely tough start to the 2014-15 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers. As if injuries to Steve Nash, Nick Young and Julius Randle weren't bad enough, the team has lost five straight games right out…

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VIDEO: Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley Audition For ‘True Detective’

In a funny spoof of HBO's "True Detective," the two former on-court rivals and current NBA on TNT analysts audition for Season 3 of the popular show. Even Kobe Bryant makes a short cameo (game footage) as the villain with…

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Kendall Marshall Talks About Kobe Bryant, Lakers Rebuilding

After Kobe Bryant went down with a knee fracture last December, the Los Angeles Lakers were forced to make a move to help fill the void left in the backcourt. Kendall Marshall ended up getting called from the D-League by…

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Carlos Boozer: ‘We’ve Got To Do A Better Job Of Helping Our Guards Out’

The Western Conference is stacked from top to bottom with talented point guards. Some squads in the conference are so stacked at the position that their backups could easily start for other teams in the league. -- Have You Seen…

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Kobe Bryant On Trade Speculation: ‘I’m Extremely Loyal To The Lakers’

With the Los Angeles Lakers winless after the first four games of the 2014-15 NBA season, the trade speculation has started to swirl. People have started to speculate on whether Kobe Bryant would request to be traded to a contender…

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Jordan Hill On Lakers Losses: ‘Need Some Guys To Step It Up’

The first four games of the 2014-15 NBA season have been a grind to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the team was optimistic heading into the season, the Lakers have lost four straight and that has…

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