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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Magic Johnson Advises Carmelo Anthony To Stay With The Knicks

Over the past few months, the speculation surrounding the immediate future of superstar Carmelo Anthony has really started to ramp up. The New York Knicks quickly are heading into a downward spiral and may end up losing their biggest star…

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PHOTO: Kobe Bryant Hangs Out With Meryl Streep And 50 Cent

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant wasn't able to get on the floor on Sunday against the New York Knicks, but the superstar guard made the rounds after the game with a celebrities. Shortly after the Lakers were defeated by the…

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Lakers News: Manny Harris Getting ‘More Comfortable Every Game’

After signing a second 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, Manny Harris had a breakout performance against the New York Knicks scoring a career-high 18 points off the bench. Following the loss to the Knicks, Harris spoke the media…

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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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