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: Chris Kaman Suffers Ankle Injury In Loss To Jazz

With Pau Gasol not making the trip to Salt Lake City due to a persistent respiratory infection, veteran center Chris Kaman was forced to shoulder the load in the frontcourt against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Kaman played well in…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Express Interest In Bulls’ Luol Deng

With less than two months to go before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 20, the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to get mentioned in a new of potential deals that could go down. Although the team seems to be…

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Lakers-Rockets Matchup No Longer Set To Be Broadcast On ESPN

The loss of Kobe Bryant is starting to be felt by the Los Angeles Lakers not only in the win-loss column, but also in the team's ability to attract a national audience. As one of the few teams in the…

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Kobe Bryant Leads All Backcourt Players In West All-Star Voting

After eight months of rehab from sugery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant was able to make his return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, Bryant only lasted six games before injuring his knee resulting…

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Longtime Fan Attempts To Recruit LeBron To L.A. On Christmas

On Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers had to face off against the reigning two-time NBA champion Miami Heat in front of the Lakers faithful at the Staples Center without Kobe Bryant in the lineup. Ultimately, the Lakers put up…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Offered Memphis Jodie Meeks For Jerryd Bayless?

With the NBA trade deadline less than two months away (Feb. 20), the trade speculation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers will likely kick into high gear. Every single season, no matter the team's record or situation, the Lakers seem to…

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Longtime Laker Fan Flea Calls For Mike D’Antoni To Be Fired

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long list of famous fans from Jack Nicholson to Dyan Cannon to David Beckham, but one famous fan stands out amongst the rest in terms of expressing his opinions publicly. Red Hot Cilli Peppers…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers May Not Offer Carmelo Anthony Max Deal

At this point in the season, the prospect of the Los Angeles Lakers being a threat in the Western Conference isn't looking very good. The team continues to struggle with or without Kobe Bryant and appear to be headed toward…

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Nick Young Says Being A Laker Changed His ‘View Of The NBA’

Before ultimately signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in the off-season, Nick Young was considered a hot commodity on the free agent market. The Lakers expressed interest in the veteran journeyman, but few believed he'd sign with the team for…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar May Return On Christmas Day

Injuries continue to pile up for the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant being the latest to go down for a considerable amount of time. Fortunately, the Lakers might be able to get Jordan Farmar back sooner than expected according…

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