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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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Interest In Andrew Bynum Is ‘All Speculation’

Once the trade to send Pau Gasol to the Cleveland Cavaliers fell apart recently, Andrew Bynum was immediately dealt to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Luol Deng and multiple draft picks. After being acquired by the Bulls, Bynum was…

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NBA Rumors: Rajon Rondo Expected To Be Traded By Celtics

The NBA trade deadline (Feb. 20) is almost exactly a month away and the trade rumors are starting to kick into high gear with one big-name potentially on the move. According to Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News,…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Not Focused On Playoffs; One Game At A Time

With the Los Angeles Lakers currently on a two-game winning streak, head coach Mike D'Antoni has started to field questions about this team competing for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Following the win over the Toronto Raptors on…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Says Lakers Playing With ‘More Fight’

After losing 12 of 13 games, the Los Angeles Lakers have started to get back on track during the current seven-game road trip winning two out of three games away from the Staples Center. Despite not having leading scorer Nick…

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Kobe Bryant Stars In New Nike Commercial Promoting Kobe 9 Elite

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant may not be able to suit up for the Los Angeles Lakers at this point in time, but the superstar shooting guard has still been able to stay in the public eye. Along with making…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Makes Appearance At Maple Leafs Game

At this point in time, Kobe Bryant can only sit and watch while the Los Angeles Lakers struggle to stay in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. Even though Bryant is stuck on the sidelines while dealing with a…

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Lakers Injury Update: Steve Blake Participates In Practice

Injuries continue to be a problem for the Los Angeles Lakers with the backcourt missing Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Jordan Farmar, Xavier Henry and Steve Blake. Fortunately, Blake made an appearance on the practice floor on Saturday. Blake was seen…

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Lakers News: Rookie Ryan Kelly To Get First NBA Start Against Raptors

After having a breakout performance in the win over the Boston Celtics, rookie Ryan Kelly has started to turn some heads on the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff. Apparently, Kelly's career night was enough to convince head coach Mike D'Antoni…

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Metta World Peace Calls Nick Young Altercation A ‘Dance Off’

As the player at the center of the biggest brawl in NBA history, The Malice At The Palace, former Laker Metta World Peace knows a thing or two about fights in the NBA. Recently, Nick Young got into an altercation…

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Lakers News: Kobe Calls Out Billy Hunter For Conspiracy Theories

Superstar Kobe Bryant may still be on the mend due to a knee injury, but the five-time NBA champion can still draw a crowd when it comes time for him to talk to the media. On Friday, the Los Angeles…

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