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 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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NBA Rumors: Nets, Cavs Talking Jason Terry-Jarrett Jack Swap?

The Cleveland Cavaliers came into the 2013-14 NBA season with high hopes of turning things around. The Cavs brought back head coach Mike Brown, landed the number one pick in Anthony Bennett, and signed Andrew Bynum along with Jarrett Jack…

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Lakers Rumors: Jordan Hill Headed To The Brooklyn Nets?

The Los Angeles Lakers might be on the verge of making a deal before the NBA trade deadline. Four-time NBA All-Star Pau Gasol has been rumored on his way out via trade, but now it may be Jordan Hill on…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Wants No Part In Lakers Decisions This Summer

With two years left on his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a contract extension recently, Kobe Bryant may only have two more shots at winning a sixth NBA title. Despite the short window of opportunity, Kobe apparently…

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VIDEO: Kyrie Irving Takes Dwight Howard To The Hole With Crossover

One player that Los Angeles Lakers fans would love to have wearing purple and gold in the near future is Kyrie Irving. Although it's too early to tell if Irving will end up in Los Angeles, the star point guard…

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Lakers Injury News: Kobe Bryant Says Rehab Has ‘Been A Slow Process’

There's still no timetable set for Kobe Bryant's return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Kobe has been adamant about returning at some point in the second half of the season, but still doesn't know when…

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NBA News: Adam Silver Says NBA Age Limit Change On The Table

New NBA commissioner Adam Silver may be on the verge of making some drastic changes after taking over for longtime commissioner David Stern. Although it'll take some time to make these changes, Silver seems intent on altering certain restrictions and…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Was Hazed During Rookie Season In L.A.

With all the controversy surrounding Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin of the Miami Dolphins, the practice of rookie hazing has begun to be frowned upon in most professional sports leagues in this country including the NBA. -- Lakers Nation Store…

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