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: Pau Gasol Reflects Almost Being Traded To The Cavs

Pau Gasol's outlook on tonight's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers could've been much different had things gone differently in the recent trade talks. Gasol seemed destined to be headed to Cleveland in exchange for his former…

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Kobe Bryant Shoes: Nike Reveals London Olympics Inspired Prelude VII

The weekly releases of the Kobe Prelude pack continue with the latest release being a London Olympics inspired version of the Kobe VII. Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Love and Kevin Durant helped lead Team USA…

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Kobe Bryant Says ‘It’s OK To Be Competitive’ In Youth Sports

Youth sports has changed dramatically over the last couple of decades. Being competitive and striving to be a winner was encouraged in the past and now seems to be frowned upon in terms of competing to come out on top…

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Kobe Bryant News: Kobe’s 1963 Chevy Impala To Be Auctioned Off

It's no secret that Kobe Bryant is a fan of nice cars and can be seen driving around Newport and Los Angeles from time to time. Over the years, Bryant has been seen in a number of different cars and…

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Lakers Injury Update: Pau Gasol Game-Time Decision Against Cavs

The Los Angeles Lakers could be without two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a toe injury. Gasol suffered the injury in the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and underwent an MRI…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Kevin Love Rumors Continue

http://youtu.be/Lt9LjBc76qE Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY SportsWith the NBA trade deadline (Feb.20) drawing near and the Los Angeles Lakers in the midst of major slump, the talk has shifted from competing for a playoff spot in the Western Conference this season to…

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2015 Free Agency: Lakers May Wait To Make Move In Free Agency

With the majority of contracts coming off the books this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were thought to be major players in NBA free agency in the upcoming off-season. Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh all have…

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VIDEO: #LeBroning Trend Pokes Fun At LeBron James’ Flopping

The latest craze has gone viral with LeBron James of the Miami Heat at the center of it all. LeBroning is the new Tebowing. With LeBron being notorious for flopping throughout his NBA career, the four-time NBA MVP is becoming…

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Lakers Injury News: Xavier Henry To Be Re-Evaluated Tuesday

Injuries continue to be a major problem for the Los Angeles Lakers this season with this team seemingly unable to stay healthy from week to week. Even though there's plenty of players on the shelf right now, one of the…

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Lakers News: Mark Madsen Forced To Suit Up For Lakers Practice

The 2013-14 NBA season has been an absolute nightmare for the Los Angeles Lakers in terms of dealing with injuries. All season long the team has had key players out of the lineup due to injury, with big-names like Kobe…

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