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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Joel Embiid Predicts Kobe Bryant’s MVP Ranking In Two Years

One of the most entertaining professional athletes on Twitter over the past few months has been Joel Embiid. Hands down. No contest. The seven-footer won't get a chance to showcase his skills in Philadelphia anytime soon, but he's been as…

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INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Calls Out ‘All The Tricksters’

Nick Young took to social media once again on Monday to call out "all the tricksters" on his Instagram account. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Young posted the video above with the caption…

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PHOTOS: Jeremy Lin Statue Unveiled In Taiwan

Jeremy Lin is arguably one of the most popular players in the NBA today. Lin may not be an elite player like fellow teammate Kobe Bryant or superstar LeBron James, but he's incredibly popular overseas as well as the United…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Shortly after being nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by former teammate Derek Fisher, five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant made good on the challenge in his own unique way. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back"…

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Derek Fisher Nominates Kobe Bryant For Ice Bucket Challenge

Derek Fisher's former teammate, Kendrick Perkins, recently challenged the new head coach of the New York Knicks to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Fisher accepted the challenge and posted a video showing him getting drenched with ice cold water on…

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Jeremy Lin Says ‘I’m Not Humble’ In Facebook Post

Newcomer Jeremy Lin has a chance at redemption next season with an opportunity to start alongside superstar Kobe Bryant in the backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old point guard is coming off a disappointing season with the Houston…

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VIDEO: Byron Scott Predicts Kobe’s Stats For Next Season

http://youtu.be/2I55KFYg2JI Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is heading into a season filled with uncertainty. Kobe is coming off a knee injury that ended his season last December potentially threatening his career heading into his 19th NBA season. -- Have You…

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Charles Barkley: ‘Lakers Aren’t Making The Playoffs’

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into the 2014-15 NBA season with a lot of questions surrounding the future of the franchise. Kobe Bryant will be back to start the season, but no one knows how much the veteran has…

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Magic Johnson Sees NFL In L.A. ‘In The Next Two Years’

The future is uncertain for the Oakland Raiders with talk of the team potentially moving elsewhere circulating around the NFL. Most believe the logical choice for the Raiders is to simply move back to Los Angeles, but owner Mark Davis…

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ESPN Ranks Julius Randle Fifth Among ROY Candidates

The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes that rookie Julius Randle is a star in the making with a potentially bright future ahead wearing purple and gold. Randle will likely come off the bench to start his career with the…

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