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: Lakers Legend Jerry West Talks About Kobe Bryant’s Return

After playing his first five games of the season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has shown some signs of rust and hesitancy to revert back to his old style of play. Bryant is gradually making progress in his attempt…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Believes Kobe Bryant Is ‘Trying His Hardest’

Following a loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, Pau Gasol spoke to the media in the locker room at Phillips Arena. Gasol arguably had his best performance in quite some time with 16 points and 10 rebounds, but…

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NBA History: Kobe Passes Hayes, Stockton In All-Time Minutes Played

The milestones continue to pile up for five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant in the twilight of his career. Although Bryant's next major milestone will be passing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's All-Time scoring list, putting him behind Karl…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Expresses Frustration With Lakers

After playing in only 13 out of 23 games played by the Los Angeles Lakers so far this season, the frustration is starting to mount for veteran center Chris Kaman. Apparently, Kaman is unhappy with his current situation with the…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Reportedly ‘Close’ To Returning

The Los Angeles Lakers are extremely thin at the point guard position right now, after three injuries in the facilitator role have left the Lakers with zero true point guards. Fortunately, the Lakers appear to have received good news concerning…

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Kobe 8 System Christmas Day Edition Unveiled By Nike

With the showdown against the two-time defending NBA champion Miami Heat drawing near, Nike has unveiled the signature shoes Kobe Bryant and LeBron James will be sporting when they go head-to-head on the main stage at the Staples Center on…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says He’s ‘Not Ready’ To Increase Minutes

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially 0-3 with Kobe Bryant in the lineup this season after the team was blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. In his first three games back, Bryant…

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Lakers News: Gilbert Arenas Believes He’d Be A Good Fit For Lakers

Two-time NBA All-Star and current free agent, Gilbert Arenas, wants to make a comeback after sitting out the entire 2012-13 NBA season. Arenas isn't struggling in the financial department with the Orlando Magic set to pay him more than $22…

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Security Guard Charged After Stealing Two Lakers Championship Rings

A pair of Los Angeles Lakers championship rings became too much of a temptation for a security guard at the team's practice facility. According to the Associated Press, the security guard has been charged with stealing two rings in El…

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Lakers News: Leandro Barbosa Potential PG Target For Lakers

The backcourt is an absolute mess for the Los Angeles Lakers right now. Steve Blake's injury has the storied franchise scrambling for a solution and that solution may turn out to be veteran combo guard Leandro Barbosa. Former Lakers Darius…

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