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: 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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Lakers Trade Rumors: Team Wants Better Draft Pick From Suns For Gasol

The trade rumors involving Pau Gasol have kicked into high gear once again with the Phoenix Suns currently in discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire the veteran center. Although a deal may get done between these two division…

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NBA Trade Rumors: Cavs Looking To Make Deal Before The Deadline

With the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 20) rapidly approaching, teams around the NBA are starting to assess their situation in terms of competing for a playoff spot or looking towards the future. One team that may be very active leading…

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Lakers News: Dante Exum Plans To Sit Down With Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling this season to the point that the franchise may inevitably need to start focusing on the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft. A high draft pick appears to be on the horizon for the Lakers for…

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NBA Rumors: Sasha Vujacic To Sign With The Los Angeles Clippers?

Another former member of the last two championship teams for the Los Angeles Lakers may have found a new home. Although Sasha Vujacic has been out of the NBA since the 2010-11 NBA season, the two-time NBA champion may be…

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Lakers Injury Update: Pau Gasol Set To Miss A Week With Groin Injury

Injuries continue to rip the Los Angeles Lakers apart this season with the latest victim being four-time NBA All-Star Pau Gasol. According to a Lakers press release, Gasol will miss at least a week before being re-evaluated next weekend meaning…

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NBA News: Spurs Sign Guard Shannon Brown To 10-Day Contract

Shortly after Andrew Bynum officially signed with the Indiana Pacers following three weeks of uncertainty surrounding his future in the NBA, another former Laker found a new home. According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports, Shannon Brown has signed…

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NBA News: Pacers Officially Sign Center Andrew Bynum

After three weeks of waiting around for the right opportunity, former Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has found a new home once again. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports: The Indiana Pacers signed free-agent center Andrew Bynum on…

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