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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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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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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