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: Nick Young Says He ‘Could Be Out A While’

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with injury problems all season long and it appears that those problems will continue with Nick Young possibly set to miss more time. Along with Young missing the next two games on the road,…

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NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving To Be Traded Before 2015 NBA Trade Deadline?

One of the most promising young players in the NBA today could be on the move before the NBA trade deadline in 2015. Up-and-coming point guard Kyrie Irving has stated publicly that he wants to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers,…

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NBA News: Adding Four-Point Line Has ‘Come Up’ In NBA Discussions

Back in 1979, the NBA adopted the three-point line, and the game of basketball has never been the same. Although many protested the addition, it quickly became clear that it was a step forward, making the game much more competitive…

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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Interested In Metta World Peace

It has been a rough couple of years for the man formerly known as Ron Artest. After battling through a forgettable season alongside Dwight Howard in Los Angeles, the Lakers chose to amnesty the fan favorite, making him a free…

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Nick Young: ‘I Don’t Know What’s Going To Happen After The Season’

With 26 games left in the 2013-14 NBA season, the future remains uncertain for many players on the current roster for the Los Angeles Lakers. Only Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Robert Sacre and Kendall Marshall are under contract, and there's…

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VIDEO: Devin Ebanks Says Kobe Never Took A Helicopter To Practice

Former Los Angeles Laker forward Devin Ebanks was stopped on the way into LAX airport over the weekend and asked an off-the-wall question about one of his former teammates from a TMZ reporter. Ebanks was asked if Kobe Bryant had…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Says Jason Collins Has Become An ‘Icon’

Veteran center Jason Collins made history on Sunday night becoming the first openly gay player in the NBA. Although former players like John Amaechi have come out after their career ended, Collins is the first to reveal his homosexuality while…

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Lakers Rumors: Sights Set On Kevin Love And Kevin Durant In 2015, 2016

After plenty of speculation circulated around the league that the Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of trading numerous players before the deadline, the storied franchise dealt Steve Blake to the Golden State Warriors and failed to make another…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Knows Kobe Will Remain Positive If Out For Season

During the win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, the news broke of Kobe Bryant set to miss at least another three weeks with the fractured knee injury. As a result of yet another setback and re-evaluation, Kobe might ultimately…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Says 75% Of Practices Focus On Defense

Over the last two years, head coach Mike D'Antoni hasn't exactly made an impression in terms of getting the Los Angeles Lakers on track defensively. D'Antoni has always been an offensive-minded coach and it shows, but he claims that 75…

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