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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Kobe Bryant Shoes: Nick Young Debuts New Colorway For Kobe 9 Elite

With Kobe Bryant currently dealing with a knee injury that has kept him off the floor since December, Nick Young has been helping picking up the slack for Bryant in more ways than one. Along with being the leading scorer…

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Lakers News: Manny Harris Signed To Second 10-Day Contract

With all the injuries the Los Angeles Lakers have had to deal with this season, the team has been forced to find players from the D-League to help shoulder the load. One of those players is Manny Harris formerly of…

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Pau Gasol Expresses Frustration With Lakers’ Defense, Losing

After the Los Angeles Lakers lost by nine to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol was clearly frustrated with the team's effort. Gasol said the following the media after the game on TWC SportsNet: “We’re…

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Lakers News: Marshall, Harris Still Uncertain Of Future With Lakers

As a result of all the injuries the Los Angeles Lakers have had to deal with this season, the storied franchise was forced to look to the D-League for help. The Lakers have been reluctant in the past to bring…

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Lakers Injury Update: Xavier Henry Out Another 10-14 Days

The Los Angeles Lakers received more bad news on the injury front on Friday with newcomer Xavier Henry set to be out of the lineup for another 10 to 14 days according to Bill Oram of the OC Register: Ouch.…

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NBA MVP: Kobe Bryant Has LeBron, Durant and George On His MVP Ballot

With Kobe Bryant currently sitting out for the Los Angeles Lakers due to a fractured knee, the five-time NBA champion has been able to stay in the public eye. Bryant has done everything from teaming up with former president Bill…

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Pau Gasol On Kobe’s All-Star Situation: ‘People Want To See Him’

http://youtu.be/r7xXJfLybt8 Superstar Kobe Bryant might have only played six games this season due to suffering a knee injury after returning from an Achilles injury, the five-time NBA champion has been voted into the All-Star Game as a starter for the…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Interested In Acquiring Pau Gasol

Over the past few years, Pau Gasol has constantly been mentioned in trade rumors with the Spaniard always almost on his way out in a blockbuster deal. With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling this season and possibly headed toward a…

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Kobe Bryant: Coach K “Probably Won’t Want To Play Me” In 2016

After Kobe Bryant heard about Tom Thibodeau wanting to recruit him back for a third stint with Team USA for the 2016 Olympics, the superstar guard let it be known that he had no intention of returning for another shot…

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VIDEO: Phil Jackson Says Michael Jordan Would Beat Kobe One-On-One

As the one man that has coached both Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to multiple NBA titles, former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers head coach, Phil Jackson, knows these two legends better than anyone else. With Jordan being considered…

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