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 News: Pacers’ Andrew Bynum Officially Out For The Rest Of The Playoffs

The news continues to get worse for the struggling Indiana Pacers with center Andrew Bynum officially done for the season and likely done in Indiana altogether. According to Candace Buckner of USA Today, Bynum will miss the remainder of the…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant, Byron Scott In Contact Over Past Few Weeks

The coaching search continues for the Los Angeles Lakers as the storied franchise tries to find the right man for one of the toughest jobs in the NBA. Fans of the team have been anxious and the rumors have started…

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NBA Rumors: Mike D’Antoni Interested In Warriors Coaching Position

Shortly after resigning as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Mike D'Antoni has reportedly expressed interest in taking over for the recently fired Mark Jackson in the Bay Area. -- Want Nick Young To Remain In A Lakers…

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Magic Johnson on Kobe Bryant: ‘He Is On My Mount Rushmore’

Five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson is about as opinionated as any former Los Angeles Laker. Magic always chimes in on what is going on with the franchise as he's remained passionate about his former team ever since walking away from…

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Damian Lillard Says Kobe’s ‘Killer Attitude’ Makes Him An Elite Closer

One year after earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors, Damian Lillard is quickly emerging as a superstar. Lillard showed a lot of promise in his first season with the Portland Trail Blazers and has taken it to another level…

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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Picks Michael Jordan Over Kobe Bryant

Ever since Kobe Bryant became a household name with the Los Angeles Lakers more than a decade ago, the superstar guard has gotten comparisons to arguably the greatest player to have ever played the game in Michael Jordan. One player…

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NBA News: LeBron James Says Kevin Durant ‘Deserves’ MVP Award

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be enter the second round of the NBA playoffs this week with Kevin Durant soon to be named this season's NBA MVP. Oklahoma City was tested in the first round being taken to seven games…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Says D’Antoni Leaving ‘Another Factor’ In Free Agency

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol will become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NBA career this July with plenty of potentially showing interest showing interest in acquiring his services. With Gasol clearly frustrated with his role…

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks May Hire Steve Kerr By Week’s End

The New York Knicks appear to have their man in five-time NBA champion Steve Kerr. The rumors have run rampant over the last few weeks about the Knicks searching for a replacement for head coach Mike Woodson, but no candidate…

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NBA Rumors: Raptors Consider Targeting Vince Carter In Free Agency

The NBA playoffs have officially come to an end for the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors after both teams were unable to capture a victory in Game 7 of their respective first-round series. Despite their first-round exits, the Raptors and…

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