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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Mitch Kupchak Unsure Lakers Will Sign A Free Agent After Losing Steve Nash

With Steve Nash done for the season, the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially have another roster spot available and almost $5 million to spend on a free agent. The team's plans will be dictated by the league with the Lakers…

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Kobe Bryant Says Steve Nash Missing Season ‘Not An Age Thing’

Back in the summer of 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a surprising blockbuster trade to acquire Steve Nash from the division rival Phoenix Suns. The move came about a month before the team pulled the trigger on a…

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Lakers News: Team To Apply For Disabled Player Exception For Steve Nash

The nerve issues in Steve Nash's back have proven to be too much for the veteran point guard to overcome. Nash will miss the entire 2014-15 NBA season as a result of the persistent nerve issues forcing the Los Angeles…

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BREAKING: Steve Nash Expected To Be Ruled Out For 2014-15 Season

According to Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report, Steve Nash will be ruled out for the entire 2014-15 NBA season with nerve issues: I've been told @SteveNash will be ruled out for the entire 2014-15 NBA season with nerve issues: http://t.co/wur5txQ3Ar.…

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VIDEO: Pat Riley Comments On Kobe Bryant’s ESPN Rank

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley may be running the show for the Miami Heat these days, but his ties to the Los Angeles franchise still run deep. Riley was recently spotted by TMZ Sports and asked about…

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Jeanie Buss Says Lakers ‘Made A Very Good Case’ For Carmelo Anthony

Over the past week or so, a lot talk has been swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers franchise after ESPN's Henry Abbott published a controversial article about Kobe Bryant. The article basically blames Kobe for the team's struggles over the…

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Julius Randle: ‘Every Game I Feel More Comfortable’

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull out only their third win of the preseason on Wednesday night with the visiting Portland Trail Blazers unable to keep up with Julius Randle and company. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant To Sit Out Final Two Preseason Games

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Kobe Bryant for the last two preseason games. Kobe will rest until the season opener on Oct. 28 against the Houston Rockets, according to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times: Kobe Bryant will…

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Jordan Hill On Kobe Bryant: ‘He’s Still Doing What He Does Best’

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have turned the corner in the preseason after getting blown out by the Golden State Warriors twice and Utah Jazz in consecutive games. Los Angeles was able to bounce back against the Jazz last…

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Jordan Hill Says Jeremy Lin Will Be ‘Really Important’ For Lakers

The end of the preseason is drawing near for the Los Angeles Lakers and it seems as though the team is starting to come together despite numerous injuries at key positions. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes…

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