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: Pau Gasol Prefers To Stay With Lakers

Over the last few years, Pau Gasol has been mentioned in trade rumors constantly. The Los Angeles Lakers are always an active team heading toward the NBA trade deadline and this season is no different. Gasol is in the last…

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VIDEO: Steve Nash Deals With An Uncertain Future In “The Finish Line”

Last season was rough for veteran point guard Steve Nash as he suffered arguably the worst injury of his career and struggled to recover while trying to adjust to a different surrounding in Los Angeles. After a rigorous off-season dedicated…

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NBA News: Real Reason For Andrew Bynum’s Release By Cavs Revealed

Two-time NBA champion Andrew Bynum has been a controversial figure for quite some time now. Along with hopping from team to team over the last two seasons since being dealt by the Los Angeles Lakers, the veteran center has made…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Likely Won’t Play Against Oklahoma City

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash has played well during his short time back from injury recently, but still can't seem to stay healthy and likely won't play tomorrow against the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters,…

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Lakers Injury Update: Xavier Henry Expected To Miss Four More Weeks

As if Steve Nash and Steve Blake suffering injuries in the loss to the Utah Jazz wasn't bad enough, the Los Angeles Lakers received more bad news on Wednesday. According to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters, Xavier Henry will miss…

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NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks Revisiting Faried-For-Shumpert Deal?

Earlier in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be interested in making a trade for Iman Shumpert of the New York Knicks. The Lakers were looking for a boost defensively while bringing in younger talent and Shumpert…

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LeBron James Names Magic Johnson To Mount Rushmore Of NBA Greats

Over the past few years, prominent players in the league have talked about who they think are the greatest NBA players of all-time. Kobe Bryant chimed in recently going with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Bill Russell and Kareem…

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Lakers Rumors: Suns, Lakers Expected To Resume Pau Gasol Trade Talks

Before Pau Gasol went down with a groin injury recently, the Los Angeles Lakers were in trade talks to send the two-time NBA champion to the division rival Phoenix Suns. These trade talks stalled due to Gasol's latest injury, but…

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Lakers News: ESPN Drops Another Nationally Televised Lakers Game

Another nationally televised game for the Los Angeles Lakers has been dropped. ESPN will no longer air the matchup between the Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 23 according to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times: Another Laker game…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Suffers Leg Injury Against Bulls

UPDATE (3:03 PM): Steve Nash says he just took a knee to the spot he broke his leg. He doesn't think it will be a long-term issue and hopes to return to action soon. Nash doesn’t think the injury will…

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