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 On Season: ‘Appreciate It Now Because Revenge Is Sweet’

The end is drawing near for Kobe Bryant and the five-time NBA champion is well aware of that fact. Kobe made an appearance at Westfield Culver City Mall to promote his new shoe, Kobe 9 Elite, and talked about the…

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Lakers News: Kent Bazemore Calls MarShon Brooks A ‘Young Kobe’

After the Los Angeles Lakers had traded Steve Blake to the Golden State Warriors, fans in Los Angeles had no idea what to expect out of newcomers Kent Bazemore and MarShon Brooks. Most believed both Brooks and Bazemore would be…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Calls Lakers Defense ‘Concerning’

It has been a rough season to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. Injuries have completely torn this team apart while the immediate future of Kobe Bryant hangs in the balance. Despite the fact that Lakers are bound…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Might Not Be ‘Real Close’ To Returning

Veteran guard/forward Nick Young may have returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers prematurely. Young was able to get back on the floor for his team against the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 23, but that may have been…

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Pau Gasol’s Motivation In Free Agency Is Winning ‘Another Championship’

With Pau Gasol dodging the final bullet in terms of not being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers before the NBA trade deadline, the future remains a mystery for the veteran center. Although a future with the Lakers cannot be…

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VIDEO: Steve Nash Talks Stretch Provision In “The Finish Line” Part 2

The first episode of the "The Finish Line" by Bill Simmons' Grantland.com showed a different side of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash and his struggle in the twilight of his NBA career. Nash talked about wanting to get…

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Metta World Peace Believes Carmelo Anthony Should Be More Like Kobe Bryant

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Metta World Peace created an unlikely bond with superstar Kobe Bryant that endured through a championship run in 2010 and stays strong today. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The…

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Lamar Odom Unimpressive In First Game With Spanish Club Baskonia

Former Laker Lamar Odom was finally able to get back on the basketball floor on Thursday for Spanish club Baskonia, but failed to make an impression in his first game overseas. According to the Associated Press via ESPN, Odom played…

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Metta World Peace Told Kobe Bryant ‘You Suck’ During Lakers Practice

Last summer, one player that most Los Angeles Lakers fans didn't want to see go was veteran forward Metta World Peace. Unfortunately, the Lakers parted ways with World Peace using the amnesty provision, and Peace ultimately, signed with the New…

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2014 NBA Free Agency: Dwight Tells Carmelo To Follow ‘Head Not Heart’

Last summer, Dwight Howard decided to sign with the Houston Rockets in free agency rather than re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers for considerably more money. As a result of Dwight's decision, the Rockets have become a legitimate force to…

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