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 Rumors: T-Wolves Talking To ‘Several Teams’ About Kevin Love Trade

The Kevin Love sweepstakes are in full swing with many teams around the league sending their best trade offers to the Minnesota Timberwolves in an effort to land the superstar forward. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Says He Preferred Playing With ‘Shaq’ Over Dwight

http://youtu.be/Za1daojFaAs Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has been in the public eye quite a bit over the last week or so while in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. Kobe's most recent interview was telling to say the least in…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant ‘Didn’t Back Down From Anybody’ In Pre-Draft Workouts

Back in 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers changed forever with the storied franchise acquiring Kobe Bryant in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets on draft day and signing free agent Shaquille O'Neal. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out…

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Lakers Legend Jerry West: ‘Never Seen A Better Coach Than Greg Popovich’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video During his time as a player and then as a general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry West was considered one of the best in the business. As if West's dominating on…

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VIDEO: Metta World Peace Calls Police During Jimmy Kimmel Limo Prank

http://youtu.be/GR4J2VV1vjo No player was more missed by fans, media and teammates in the Los Angeles Lakers locker room last season than Metta World Peace. Although no longer on the Lakers roster, the one-time NBA champion still remains in the public…

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INSTAGRAM: DeSean Jackson Trolls LeBron James Using Kobe Bryant Again

Superstar LeBron James has taken a lot of criticism for the Miami Heat's collapse in the NBA Finals. Although it could be argued that it was LeBron's team that fell apart against the San Antonio Spurs, the leader of the…

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2014 World Cup: Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Calls Soccer His ‘Favorite Sport’

It is no secret that Kobe Bryant is a huge soccer fan. Kobe grew up in Italy where soccer is by far the most popular sport and that love for the sport rubbed off on him as a child. --…

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2014 NBA Draft: Julius Randle Claims To Be ‘The Biggest Laker Fan’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Kentucky's Julius Randle is the latest draft prospect to get a workout with the Los Angeles Lakers. Randle's draft status took a major blow recently with rumors circulating that he might need surgery…

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Kobe Bryant Calls Jurgen Klinsmann’s Comments On His Contract ‘Comical’

In a classic response from Kobe Bryant, the future Hall of Famer disagreed with Jurgen Klinsmann's comments about his recent lucrative contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe spoke with ESPN during his visit to Brazil for the 2014…

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Dirk Nowitzki ‘Would Really Love’ Carmelo Anthony To Come To Dallas

Now that the NBA off-season is officially underway, the rumors and speculation has begun regarding the immediate future of superstar Carmelo Anthony. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- Anthony told the New York Knicks…

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