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: Jodie Meeks Tries To Take Kobe’s ‘No Excuses’ Approach

Veteran sharpshooter Jodie Meeks scored a career-high 42 points in a surprisingly solid win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday and gave credit to a certain superstar teammate. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest…

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Phil Jackson Leaning Toward Taking Front Office Position With Knicks

After a few years away from the NBA, it appears that 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson may be close to returning. According to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, Jackson is leaning toward becoming a member of the New York Knicks' front…

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Lakers News: Kupchak Met With Buss, D’Antoni After Loss To Clippers

Following the worst loss in franchise history, GM Mitch Kupchak met with head coach Mike D'Antoni and Executive VP of Basketball Operations Jim Buss according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak met with Mike D'Antoni and Jim Buss…

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New York Knicks GM Met With Phil Jackson About Coaching Job

After the devastating loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Mike D'Antoni is public enemy number one among Lakers fans once again. Ironically enough, the following day, Phil Jackson is the hot topic of discussion, but it has nothing…

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Lakers Play Of The Night: Pau Gasol Takes It Coast To Coast

As one of the most talented power forwards in the game, Pau Gasol can be pretty crafty from time to time. Although Gasol isn't quick or as dominant at the ripe old age of 33, the two-time NBA champion turns…

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Lakers Block Of The Night: Kent Bazemore Swats Collison’s Shot Off The Glass

http://youtu.be/lsCZmmw6WTA Newcomer Kent Bazemore continues to make an impression on his new team since being traded from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Steve Blake. Although many have seen Bazemore's offensively ability, head coach Mike D'Antoni believes he'll have…

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NBA Rumors: Joakim Noah Tells Carmelo To Sign With Chicago Over Los Angeles?

As of right now, Carmelo Anthony is under contract with the New York Knicks and that may ultimately continue to be the case heading into the 2014-15 NBA season. Although all indications appear to have Anthony returning to the Knicks…

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Lakers News: Jordan Hill Ruled Out Against Clippers With Sore Knee

Veteran forward Jordan Hill hasn't gotten much playing time as of late with head coach Mike D'Antoni leaning toward other lineups without the big man involved. Chris Kaman has also been a victim of the constant changing of lineups with…

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Lakers News: Floyd Mayweather’s Uncle Trying To Trademark ‘Black Mamba’

For years, Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has used the nickname, "Black Mamba." Kobe has used this nickname so much over the course of his NBA career that it has become synonymous with the five-time NBA champion. -- Lakers Nation Store…

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VIDEO: Charles Barkley Compares Kobe, LeBron Scoring Performances

Hall of Famer and current NBA analyst, Charles Barkley, is among the most opinionated of former players as there is today. Barkley has the perfect platform to express these opinions on a weekly basis on NBA on TNT. Along with…

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