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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Mark Cuban Not Sure Lakers Can Bounce Back Without Dr. Jerry Buss

During his time as the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss put together teams that won 10 NBA titles with Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol leading the way. With Dr. Buss…

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Lakers News: TV Ratings For Laker Games Down 50% From Last Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently battling through arguably the toughest season in franchise history. Kobe Bryant only played six games this season until a knee injury took him out for the year and the team can't stay healthy or…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Staying In Game Shape; May Return This Season

Last week, it was reported that Steve Nash was done for the season. Head coach Mike D'Antoni let it be known that Nash wouldn't play the rest of the way, but now it appears that the veteran point guard might…

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NBA News: Cavs’ Kyrie Irving Suffers Potential Season-Ending Injury

The 2013-14 NBA season has gone from bad to worse for the Cleveland Cavaliers with All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving potentially done for the season according to Mary Schmitt Boyer of the Cleveland Plain Dealer: It's possible the Cavaliers lost…

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NBA Rumors: LeBron James To Consider Knicks Due To Phil Jackson Signing

The impact of Phil Jackson signing on to be the President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks is already starting to be felt around the NBA. Perhaps the most intriguing news to break since Jackson agreed to join…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Suffers Groin Injury During Practice

Injury problems continue to ravage the roster for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. As if Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash being ruled out for the season wasn't bad enough, the Lakers will now be without Jordan Farmar due to…

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Steve Nash Knew Right Away Kobe-Dwight Dynamic Wouldn’t Work

The Los Angeles Lakers went all out before heading into the 2012-13 NBA season. GM Mitch Kupchak pulled the trigger on two blockbuster trades to acquire two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash and arguably the best center in the game, Dwight…

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Kurt Rambis Slept In Living Room Of Friend’s House During Showtime Era

Current assistant coach Kurt Rambis has quite the history with the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with being the head coach at one point in time, Rambis played a fairly big role in the Showtime era playing alongside Magic Johnson, James…

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Mike D’Antoni Says Lakers Need To Learn How To ‘Compete At This Level’

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered yet another loss on Friday night, falling at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs on the road. As a result of the loss, the Lakers have fallen to 22-44 on the season and are…

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Mike D’Antoni Says Phil Jackson Joining Knicks Is A ‘Good Move’

Former Lakers head coach Phil Jackson has officially become the president of basketball operations for the New York Knicks after weeks of speculation surrounding the potential hiring. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- Before…

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