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: Phil Jackson, Knicks Part Ways With Mike Woodson

Phil Jackson has officially begun to make the drastic moves promised in order to change the culture of the New York Knicks. As expected, Jackson's first major move was firing head coach Mike Woodson and his coaching staff. According to…

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Charles Barkley Says Shaq Wouldn’t Have Rings ‘If It Wasn’t For Kobe’

http://youtu.be/L60L5IN2W9c Over the past few years, Shaquille O'Neal has made a point of it to call out Dwight Howard whenever possible for his limited ability to be a force offensively. Shaq basically can't stand the way Dwight plays the center…

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Jim Buss Says He’ll ‘Step Down’ If Unable To Turn Lakers Into Contender

The one person in the Los Angeles Lakers organization that has gotten the brunt of the blame for the franchise's recent struggles has been Jim Buss. No matter the circumstance or who may actually be to blame, Buss seems to…

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Former Pistons GM Offered Entire Roster In Trade Proposal For Magic

Before the Detroit Pistons went through the Bad Boys era and won two consecutive NBA titles, the franchise was in disarray with no direction or hope for the future. With the Pistons being arguably one of the worst teams in…

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Mitch Kupchak On Trading Draft Pick: ‘I Think There’s A Possibility’

The Los Angeles Lakers will have the highest draft pick the franchise has had since selecting Hall of Famer James Worthy back in 1982. The Lakers selected Worthy with the first overall pick out of North Carolina back in 1982…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Planning On Keeping Point Guard Kendall Marshall

The future is uncertain to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers with no clear indication as to which players will be returning outside of Kobe Bryant, Robert Sacre and Steve Nash. One player that made quite an impression…

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Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki Reminisce On Mavs Days On ‘The Finish Line’

http://youtu.be/VePNq-V_wxk Veteran point guard Steve Nash continued to battle through injuries as the season came to a close for the Los Angeles Lakers this week. Nash was unable to play the last few games, but remained active while also keeping…

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Lakers News: Rookie Ryan Kelly Believes Lakers ‘Want’ Him Back

With his rookie season officially in the books, forward Ryan Kelly reflected on his first year in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Kelly's future with the team remains up in the air, the former Duke standout believes…

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Pau Gasol Says Kobe Is ‘One Of The Main Reasons Why I Would Come Back’

Back in 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers made a game-changing move by pulling the trigger on a blockbuster trade to acquire Pau Gasol. The trade turned out to be exactly what was needed to hold onto Kobe Bryant while elevating…

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Steve Nash On Money Comments: ‘Felt Right To Be Open’

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash may have played his last game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Nash is well aware of the fact that his career could be coming to an end, but wants to continue battling and hopes…

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