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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Kevin Durant Says Kobe Is His Favorite Player Along With Dirk Nowitzki

Kevin Durant is a star on the rise in the NBA as the Oklahoma City Thunder charge toward a potential second NBA Finals and a possible NBA MVP award for arguably the best player in the league. -- Lakers Nation…

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NBA News: Knicks Considering Signing Lamar Odom Before Season’s End

UPDATE (10:42 PM PT): Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks are nearing a deal to sign former Laker, Lamar Odom according to ESPN's Marc Stein: "Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks are progressing toward a deal to sign…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Will Not Tank; Refuses To Give Up

One of the most quotable players on the Los Angeles Lakers this season has been none other than sixth man Nick Young. As arguably one of the best players on the squad, Young has bailed out the Lakers many times…

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Nick Young Hopes Fans Come ‘See Swaggy P One Last Time’ On Sunday

Only three games remain in arguably the most disappointing season in Lakers history. The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Los Angeles in order to face the Lakers in their last home game at the Staples Center and Nick Young hopes…

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Game Recap: Warriors Beat Lakers In Final Meeting Of The Season

With only a handful of games left in the 2013-14 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors for the last time in Steve Blake's first trip back to the Staples Center to face his former…

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2014 NBA Draft: Jabari Parker Says Being A Laker ‘Would Be A Blessing’

With the college basketball season officially coming to an end, the attention has turned to the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft on June 26 and the players that will leave school. Although Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart and Dante Exum…

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Nick Young On Lakers Fan Support: ‘It Has Been Unbelievable’

Once Nick Young signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, many couldn't believe that he was willing to take a sizable pay cut to come here. Also, many were uncertain if Young was a good signing due to his…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Says Buss Family Is ‘Committed To Winning’

Only four games remain in the 2013-14 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers and changes are bound to take place this summer with players coming and going. One of those players that may be sticking around for another season…

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Lakers News: Kupchak Suggests No Decision Has Been Made On D’Antoni

The future remains uncertain for the Los Angeles Lakers as they will face a lot of tough decisions once this season comes to an end after the final four games. With no clear indication on what will happen in the…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Suffers Setback; Likely Done For The Season

It has been a roller coaster ride for Steve Nash ever since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers by the Phoenix Suns in the summer of 2012. The trade was thought to potentially be one of the missing pieces…

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