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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Kobe Bryant: ‘I Don’t Just Have That Obsession To Be A Great Coach’

Battling two serious injuries in consecutive years, torn Achilles and knee fracture, Kobe Bryant has had more time doing the rounds fielding questions about all sorts of different topics. One topic of discussion that has come up more and more…

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Gary Vitti Suggests Pace Of Triangle Offense Minimized Risk

Over the past two years, head coach Mike D'Antoni has basically been public enemy number one in the city of Los Angeles. Although Dr. Jerry Buss had the final say in the hiring of D'Antoni over Phil Jackson, the run-and-gun…

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Kobe Bryant On Shaq: ‘It Used To Drive Me Crazy That He Was So Lazy’

Before Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, Kobe Bryant and the veteran center didn't really see eye-to-eye in Los Angeles. The two were part of one of the most dynamic duos in NBA history and won…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Diagnosed With Vertigo; Doubtful Vs Knicks

During the win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol had to leave the game due to dizziness. The veteran forward did not return and spent the night in the hospital as a result. On…

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Lakers News: Nick Young’s House Burglarized During Laker Game

UPDATED 12:40 p.m. Nick Young has confirmed the reports that his house was in fact burglarized. Young claims possessions that were stolen total that almost $100,000 in value according to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times: Nick Young confirms his…

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VIDEO: Magic Johnson Says ‘Too Many Ex-Lakers Working For Other Teams’

http://youtu.be/lbvsR8DsoJ8 Lakers legend Magic Johnson has been very vocal about the state of his former team and the direction the franchise is going. It's no secret that the five-time NBA champion isn't happy about what is going on with Lakers…

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Steve Nash Says Mike D’Antoni’s Biggest Fault Is That ‘He’s Not Phil’

Perhaps one of the toughest jobs in the NBA is following in the footsteps of Phil Jackson. No matter what head coaches have on their resume or what they may have accomplished in the past, they'll always be second fiddle…

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Lakers Rumors: Grizzlies Have ‘Secondary’ Interest In Pau Gasol

Once the 2013-14 NBA season mercifully comes to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers, GM Mitch Kupchak and company will have some tough decisions to make in terms of which players on the current squad they offer contracts to.…

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Lakers News: Blake Griffin Praises Kobe Bryant For Tireless Work Ethic

Over the course of his NBA career, Kobe Bryant has earned the reputation as one of the hardest working players in the league. Kobe is relentless in his efforts to improve his game,p year in and year out. As a…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Calls Drew Gooden’s Actions ‘Uncalled For’

UPDATE (5:35 PM): The NBA has fined Drew Gooden $15,000 for his actions last night. No Laker was punished further according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin: The NBA announces Drew Gooden was fined $15,000 for his involvement in the Lakers-Wizards altercation.…

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