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: Chris Kaman Trolls Lakers Fans At Trade Deadline

Before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, Chris Kaman was considered as one of a handful of players on the Los Angeles Lakers that would likely be sent elsewhere. Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill were at the top of the…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Remains A Laker After Trade Deadline Passes

After three years of trade speculation, Pau Gasol has avoided being traded elsewhere and will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the season according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports: For those wondering, there is no…

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Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Reacts To Steve Blake Trade

After endless trade speculation surrounding Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised a lot of people by trading veteran point guard Steve Blake on Wednesday night. With all the attention on Gasol, Hill and the return of…

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Lakers News: Nets Willing To Take $17M Hit To Acquire Jordan Hill

It may be only a matter of time between now and the NBA trade deadline on Thursday that Jordan Hill is dealt to the Brooklyn Nets. Although the Nets will have to take a $17 million hit as a result…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol ‘Absolutely’ Looking Forward To Free Agency

Over the past three years or so, Pau Gasol has consistently been mentioned in trade rumors. With Gasol currently in the last year of his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, there's a high probability that he'll be sent elsewhere…

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2014 Los Angeles Lakers Trade Rumors Tracker

The buzzer will sound on the NBA trade deadline on Thurs. Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. ET and the Los Angeles Lakers will likely be one of the most active teams in the league.With the Lakers trade rumors running rampant,…

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Lakers Injury Update: Jodie Meeks Set To Play; Pau Gasol Questionable

With the NBA trade deadline looming, the injury problems for the Los Angeles Lakers have taken a backseat as of late. Although trade rumors continue to swirl involving players like Jordan Hill, Steve Blake, Chris Kaman and Pau Gasol, the…

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Lakers Rumors: Steve Blake Possibly Headed To The Warriors?

The main motivation for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the NBA trade deadline is shedding contracts and avoiding the repeater tax. It may be unfamiliar territory for the storied franchise with the team attempting to save money, but it…

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Phil Jackson: All-Star Game Setting ‘Poor Example’ For Young Players

It's no secret that the NBA All-Star Game is not an event in which defense is practiced. The NBA's elite participate in the events of All-Star Weekend as a treat to the fans and they like to have a good…

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NBA Rumors: Knicks Still Interested In Trading For Kyle Lowry?

The New York Knicks are in desperation mode at this point in the season with a 20-32 record and hope for a playoff spot in a weak Eastern Conference quickly starting to disappear. Fortunately for New York, Carmelo Anthony appears…

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