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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Chris Webber Believes ‘Still Some Positive Things Happening’ For Lakers

The season is quickly coming to a close for the Los Angeles Lakers and as a result a lot of questions have been asked about what the future holds for the storied franchise moving forward. Although many of these questions…

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2014 NBA Draft Rumors: Jabari Parker Considering Returning To Duke

With less than 10 games left in the 2013-14 NBA season, the speculation has kicked into high gear about which elite college players will declare for the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft. The first big-name to declare thus far is Andrew…

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Lakers News: Loss To Kings Could Lock Up No. 6 Lottery Spot In Draft

With eight games in the season, the attention turns to the 2014 NBA Draft Lottery for the Los Angeles Lakers as every win and loss will affect their draft position. -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off The Entire Store!…

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ESPN Forecast Panel Ranks Lakers As The 16th Best Front Office In The NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the beginning of a potentially extensive rebuilding process. The storied franchise will have a high pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, multiple contracts coming off the books and a considerable amount of cap space…

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Nick Young On 40-Point Performance: ‘I Just Got In The Zone’

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their 49th loss of the season on Tuesday night at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers. Steve Nash and Nick Young kept the team in contention for the win throughout most of the game,…

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Lakers News: Lakers Planning To Build New Training Center

Drastic changes appear to be on the horizon for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team planning to build a new training center according to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times: The Lakers are planning to build a new training…

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Steve Nash On Future With Lakers: ‘Next Year Is Not Guaranteed’

The debate rages on about Steve Nash's immediate future and whether he'll be playing for the Lakers next season or simply released by the team using the stretch provision. -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off The Entire Store! Use…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Considered Probable Against Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol for the last four games due to symptoms of vertigo. Fortunately, the Lakers were able to win two of those four games without Gasol in the lineup, getting…

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Lakers News: Lakers Planning To Keep Steve Nash Next Season

The fate of Steve Nash has been uncertain for quite some time. Although the two-time NBA MVP has only played in 12 games this season and appears to be nearing the end of his career, the Lakers are planning on…

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Nick Young On Win Over Suns: ‘Welcome To The Player Haters Ball’

After suffering a devastating loss to Kevin Love's Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to bounce back with a vengeance on Sunday night beating the Phoenix Suns in convincing fashion at the Staples Center. Following the win over…

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