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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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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Lakers Rumors: Evan Turner Came Very Close To Becoming A Laker

Trade rumors were swirling in Los Angeles for the past few months with Pau Gasol, Jordan Hill, Steve Blake and Chris Kaman all rumored to be on the move before the NBA trade deadline. Although it seemed as though most…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Believes Nick Young Will Likely Opt Out

One of the more surprising free agent signings by the Los Angeles Lakers last summer was Nick Young. Not many believed Young would take a considerable hometown discount to join the Lakers, but he did just that and seems to…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reacts To Steve Blake Trade On Twitter

The Los Angeles Lakers only pulled off one deal before the NBA trade deadline, but it has clearly impacted a lot of the players on the current squad including Kobe Bryant. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The…

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