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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Mitch Kupchak Says Lakers Will ‘Unfortunately’ Have A Good Draft Pick

With the Los Angeles Lakers currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the storied franchise will likely be headed toward a high draft pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. During an interview Rick Fox and Jared Greenberg…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Willing To Recruit Free Agents To Lakers

Over the past few weeks, Magic Johnson has publicly criticized the Los Angeles Lakers for a number of different reasons. It may be easy to criticize the reeling Lakers right now with the team currently sitting at the bottom of…

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NBA News: LeBron James Considering Testing Free Agency This Offseason

The biggest name in the NBA potentially on the verge of testing the upcoming free agent market this summer could be four-time NBA MVP LeBron James. Although all indications are pointing toward James staying with the Miami Heat, but he…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Suns Stop Trade Talks With Lakers For Pau Gasol

UPDATE: 6:07 p.m. PST Talks with the Phoenix Suns might not be over according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN: Lakers do not believe talks with Phoenix for Gasol are over, I'm told. Expect talks with Suns and other teams to…

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Lakers News: Jodie Meeks Suffers Right Ankle Sprain; Won’t Return

UPDATE: 7:43 p.m. PST Jodie Meeks will miss the rest of the road trip for the Lakers with a sprained ankle according to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times: X-rays were negative for Jodie Meeks, but he won't play the…

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Kobe Bryant Shoes: Nike Debuts Kobe 9 Elite Masterpiece Commercial

Superstar Kobe Bryant might still be a few weeks away from return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that hasn't stopped the debut of his new shoe, Kobe 9 Elite Masterpiece, from hitting the shelves on Feb.…

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VIDEO: Magic Johnson Says ‘Defense Wins Championships’ On Arsenio

Over the last two years, Magic Johnson has been highly critical of the Los Angeles Lakers while the team tries to get things back on track. Not only has Dr. Jerry Buss passed away and Dwight Howard jumped ship for…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash And Steve Blake To Start Against T’Wolves

After a few months of injuries ripping this team to shreds, the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to get some of their veterans back healthy. On Tuesday night, Steve Nash and Steve Blake will be back in the starting lineup…

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PHOTO: Pau Gasol Posts Picture Of PRP Shot In Groin Injury

After re-aggravating a groin injury in the loss to the Charlotte Bobcats, Pau Gasol will miss the current three-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. Despite suffering another injury and dealing with trade rumors once…

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Lakers News: Dante Exum Says Lakers Would Be His ‘Best Option’

Heading into the 2014 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers might have their sights set on Australian phenom Dante Exum. Even though Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker might be available for the taking, Exum might be the player the Lakers…

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