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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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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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar ‘Pretty Confident’ He’ll Return Next Season

Two-time NBA champion Jordan Farmar was one of the few familiar faces on the Los Angeles Lakers this season and wants to return next season. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- Farmar spoke to…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Says He Could See Himself Returning

The exit interviews for the Los Angeles Lakers got underway on Thursday with center Chris Kaman starting things off. With Kaman receiving limited playing time and publicly expressing his distaste for head coach Mike D'Antoni's system, many were interested in…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Wanted ‘A Taste Of The Playoffs’ In Los Angeles

The 2013-14 NBA season has officially come to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers and Nick Young may have played his last game for the storied franchise. Young will more than likely opt-out of his contract with the Lakers…

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2014 NBA Draft: Lakers Percentage Odds For Top Overall Pick

The worst season in franchise history is finally over for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the season was disappointing to say the least, the Lakers finished on a high note winning the final two games of the season, but it…

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NBA News: New York Knicks Officially Sign Forward Lamar Odom

The New York Knicks have officially decided to bring in two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom for the rest of the season according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News: Phil Jackson announced that the team has signed forward…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant To Begin ‘Intense’ Six-Month Training Program

The off-season has already begun for five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant with the superstar heading to France with his family earlier this week. Upon his return next week, Kobe will start an six-month training program in order to prepare for…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Praises Players For Staying ‘Together’

The 2013-14 NBA season will officially come to an end on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Lakers facing off against the San Antonio Spurs. With the future uncertain for Mike D'Antoni once the season comes to a close, the head…

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