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: 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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Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Says ‘Feels Great To Finally Get A Win’

After losing 12 out of 13 games and six straight, the Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to get on the winning side of things by getting the best of the rival Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Following the win…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Boston Celtics NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the bitter rival Boston Celtics on Friday with the majority of the squad injured. Along with Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Jordan Farmar and Xavier Henry being injured, Nick Young will not…

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Lakers-Celtics Rivalry: Kurt Rambis Takes A Shot At Larry Bird

During the Showtime era of the Los Angeles Lakers, the rivalry with the Larry Bird's Boston Celtics was legendary and without a doubt the highlight of the season every time these two bitter rivals went head-to-head. Although a lot has…

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VIDEO: Lakers Newcomer Manny Harris Speaks With Media For First Time

>With leading scorer Nick Young suspended for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics, newcomer Manny Harris will have to help shoulder the scoring load in the backcourt tonight in his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. Harris spoke with the…

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Lakers News: Manny Harris Expected To Play Against Celtics

http://youtu.be/XabgmTc8g-w With Nick Young suspended for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics due to the altercation against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to roll the dice on another player from the D-League, signing Manny Harris from the…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Has ‘Aired Everything Out’ With Teammates

In the loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, things got a little out of hand when Nick Young was fouled hard by rookie Alex Len. Young retaliated by lashing out against Len and company while most of the Lakers…

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Nick Young: ‘You’ve Got To Still Take Pride In That Lakers Uniform’

The losses continue to pile up for the Los Angeles Lakers after the team was unable to get the best of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night at the Staples Center. As a result of the loss, the Lakers have…

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