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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Byron Scott Wants Lakers To ‘Be Able To Flow’ Next Season

Next month the 2014-15 NBA season will get underway with the Los Angeles Lakers playing on opening night against Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets. Head coach Byron Scott will make his coaching debut for the purple and gold on Oct. 28…

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Kobe Bryant On Setbacks: ‘Overcoming Is Part Of The Deal’

The last two years have been rough to say the least for Kobe Bryant. As if going down with a torn Achilles tendon back in 2013 wasn't bad enough for a player over 30, Kobe suffered a knee fracture the…

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Kobe Bryant Says ‘Skill’ Is Most Important Thing In Basketball

At 36, Kobe Bryant is no longer one of the quickest or most athletic players in the NBA. The 18-year veteran simply can't do what he used to do on the basketball floor resulting in the five-time NBA champion needing…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Was Worried ‘The Purge’ Was Real

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Last week, Nick Young of the Los Angeles Lakers seemed convinced that The Purge could become reality in the near future. Young took to Twitter to express his concern: So they got a…

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Lakers Officially Won’t Use Stretch Provision On Steve Nash

Heading into the NBA off-season, the future was uncertain for two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash. The veteran point guard struggled with injuries once again last season playing in only 15 games and a total of 65 games over the two-year…

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INSTAGRAM: Iggy Azalea Hits Trick Shot At Lakers Practice Facility

Nick Young and rapper Iggy Azalea are inseparable. The celebrity couple are an odd pairing that could've easily been a romance that lasted only a few months, but the relationship seems to work. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

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Don Mattingly: ‘We Have Two Or Three Kobes Down Here’

The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed for the home stretch of their regular season while still sitting atop the N.L. West division standing ahead of the rival San Francisco Giants. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "All Lin For…

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INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Thinks He Looks Like Michael Jackson

Sixth man Nick Young loves the spotlight in Los Angeles. Young sacrificed money and potentially his future in the NBA to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in the aftermath of Dwight Howard leaving for Houston. Los Angeles is his…

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VIDEO: Jordan Clarkson Gets To Work After Signing Contract

After acquiring the 46th pick in the 2014 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers told the Washington Wizards to draft Jordan Clarkson out of Missouri. Another rookie considered a steal for the storied franchise. Unfortunately, Clarkson had to sit and…

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NBA GM Believes Kobe Bryant Will Struggle With Retirement

Once the 2015-16 NBA season comes to a close, Kobe Bryant will have a very difficult decision to make. Kobe's contract with the Los Angeles Lakers will have expired, unless another extension is agreed to prior to the end of…

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