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 Free Agency: Chris Bosh Signs With Heat ‘In A Second’ If LeBron Stays

The rumors continue to circulate around the NBA about where Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James may ultimately land in free agency. The Los Angeles Lakers have become major contenders to land one or both superstars this summer, but the Miami…

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Lakers Rumors: Gasol ‘Quickly’ Re-Signs If Team Lands Carmelo Or LeBron

The rumors surrounding Carmelo Anthony's pending free agent decision kicked into high gear on Saturday with talk of the Los Angeles Lakers becoming a serious contender for his services. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders…

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Carmelo Anthony Leaves Meeting With Knicks ‘Aligned’ With Phil Jackson’s Vision

Following a two and half hour meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers in El Segundo on Thursday, superstar free agent Carmelo Anthony met with the New York Knicks. Along with the Knicks reportedly offering Carmelo a five-year deal worth $129…

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Lakers Pitch Carmelo Anthony With ‘Hollywood’ Presentation From Joel Silver

Carmelo Anthony made his final stop on his free agent tour on Thursday by visiting the Los Angeles Lakers in El Segundo. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders More Than $20! Use Code: #TheFuture --…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Reaches Out To Free Agent Steve Blake

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently trying to land a big-name in free agency with Carmelo Anthony currently in their crosshairs. Although the team hopes to land Carmelo, the Lakers are looking around the league for players to fill out…

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Carmelo Anthony To Meet With Knicks After Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers will meet with free agent forward Carmelo Anthony on Thursday in attempt to convince the perennial All-Star on signing with the storied franchise. -- Think You're The Biggest Lakers Fan? Take The Ultimate Fan Quiz! --…

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Lakers News: James Worthy Involved In Team’s Pitch To Carmelo Anthony

The Lakers brass will meet Carmelo Anthony in an undisclosed location in Los Angeles on Thursday in an effort to give the superstar free agent their sales pitch to sign with the team. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here!…

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Among Teams Interested In Caron Butler

The majority of the free agents on the open market won't know what the future holds until LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony decide where they'll be playing next season. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders…

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NBA Free Agents 2014: Lakers ‘Laser-Focused’ On Carmelo Anthony Meeting

After meeting with the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, and Dallas Mavericks, superstar Carmelo Anthony will head to Los Angeles to meet with the Lakers brass. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders More Than $20! Use…

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Thunder Express Interest In Signing Pau Gasol

UPDATE 7/2/14 (4:00 PM PT):The Thunder are apparently very serious about bringing in Gasol, emerging as the front runner for his services according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne: In a surprising twist, OKC has come on strong with Pau Gasol, and…

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