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: Phil Jackson Says Kobe Bryant Will Return A ‘Scorer’

While former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson enjoys retirement, arguably the greatest NBA coach of all time has not been able to stay out of the spotlight. Jackson recently spoke with Rick Fox of NBA TV about a…

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D’Antoni Says ‘Tough’ To Be An All-Star Without A ‘Winning Record’

During his career in the NBA, Pau Gasol has been named an All-Star four times and rightfully so. With Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash and the entire backcourt out for most of the 2013-14 NBA season, Gasol was expected to step…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Express Interest In Forward Taj Gibson?

The NBA trade deadline is only a few weeks away with the final buzzer sounding on Feb. 20. Usually, the Los Angeles Lakers are very active at the deadline with trade rumors circulating and deals that ultimately come to fruition.…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Will Play Against Charlotte Bobcats

Injuries have torn apart the Los Angeles Lakers this season with some of the biggest names on the team on the shelf for the majority of the season. After the loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, Pau Gasol's name…

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Steve Nash: ‘It’s The Hardest Thing I Ever Had To Deal With’

http://youtu.be/RRhoXzXRpoY Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash hasn't been on the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers since Nov. 10, playing a total of only six games this season. Although many believed Nash would simply retire after suffering root irritation in…

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2014 NBA All-Star Weekend: Jodie Meeks Wants To Be In 3-Point Shootout

With Kobe Bryant on the shelf for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, the Los Angeles Lakers will not have anyone participating in the annual event for the first time since the 1995-96 NBA season. Even though Bryant won't be playing…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Willing To Overpay To Sign Eric Bledsoe?

One of the most promising young players in the NBA today will become a restricted free agent this summer with the Los Angeles Lakers potentially ready to make a large offer in order to acquire him. Eric Bledsoe will be…

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Lakers Nation Contest: Looking For The Most Passionate Lakers Fans

LakersNation.com is shooting a reel to illustrate to the rest of the world what it means to be part of one of the largest fan bases in sports. We need die-hard fans, young and old, that have stuck with the…

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Lakers Injury News: Kobe Bryant Out At Least Three More Weeks

Superstar Kobe Bryant has been out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers since Dec. 17 after the five-time NBA champion went down with a knee fracture in his left leg. Although it seemed as thought Bryant might be…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Dismisses Magic Johnson Comments

It's no secret that Magic Johnson isn't happy with the way things are going with the Los Angeles Lakers right now. The former face of the franchise has been very outspoken about the Lakers, recently bashing the team for a…

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