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: Pacers Express Interest In Signing Andrew Bynum

Once the trade to send Pau Gasol to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Andrew Bynum fell apart, the Cavs immediately made a deal with the Chicago Bulls. Cleveland received Luol Deng for Bynum while the Bulls chose to simply…

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Lakers Injury News: Xavier Henry Still Feels Knee ‘Weirdness’

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of getting some key players healthy and back on the floor. Xavier Henry may be the first of the injured Lakers to get back on the court with the matchup against the…

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Mitch Kupchak On Tanking: ‘It’s Never Happened Here And It Never Will’

After losing 10 of their last 11 games, the immediate future for the Los Angeles Lakers looks bleak to say the least. Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Xavier Henry and Jordan Farmar are all still on the shelf with…

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Kendall Marshall Says ‘No Positive’ To Take From Loss To Clippers

Following the worst loss of the season, and the worst loss in recent memory, to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, newcomer Kendall Marshall talked to the media in the locker room and attempted to explain the collapse. Marshall…

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Game Recap: Griffin, Clippers Crush Lakers In Second Meeting

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the division rival Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night and the outcome was as to be expected. Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant were unable to get on the floor in this battle for Los…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Pau Gasol’s Trade Value Has ‘Plummeted’

After the trade to send Pau Gasol to the Cleveland Cavaliers fell through earlier this week, the future remains uncertain for the two-time NBA champion. The buzzer will sound on the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 20 with the Lakers…

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Derek Fisher: Kobe’s Injury ‘Put Me In A Tough Place Emotionally’

After winning five NBA titles while playing alongside one another with the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher and Kobe Bryant created a bond that will last a lifetime. Even though these two Laker legends won't be able to finish their…

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Lakers Rumors: Could Kevin Love Land With The Lakers?

The Kevin Love situation with the Minnesota Timberwolves is becoming increasingly more hostile with the superstar forward likely on his way out. Apparently, one Eastern Conference executive believes the Los Angeles Lakers are in play for the versatile forward according…

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Mike D’Antoni Interview: Coach Takes Comedic Approach To Questions

http://youtu.be/WFfosO0aQXw With the Los Angeles Lakers currently having lost nine of their last 10 games, the season is on the brink with hope for a playoff berth quickly disappearing. Following the loss to the Houston Rockets, head coach Mike D'Antoni…

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Dwight’s Girlfriend Apologizes For ‘Laker Hater’ Hoodie

Dwight Howard faced the Los Angeles Lakers for only the second time since signing with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night and helped lead his new team to victory. Although Howard and the Rockets were able to avenge the loss…

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