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: Kobe Bryant Will Start At Point Guard Moving Forward

The injury problems in the backcourt continue to get progressively worse for the Los Angeles Lakers. All three point guards on the roster are now injured and out for a considerable amount of time. With Steve Blake going down with…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Set To Miss 6 Weeks With Elbow Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow to the backcourt on Thursday learning that starting point guard Steve Blake will miss at least six weeks due to an elbow injury, according to Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters via Twitter:…

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Pau Gasol On Kobe Bryant’s Recovery: ‘It’s A Work In Progress’

The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost two games in a row at home since the return of Kobe Bryant. Along with trying to shake off the rust in the first two games back, Bryant has been trying to work…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Won’t Be With Team On Upcoming Road Trip

The waiting game continues for Steve Nash's return with there still no telling when the two-time NBA MVP will be back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers. Nash may have returned to practice recently, but won't travel with…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar ‘Still Has A Ways To Go’ To Return

The backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow recently with Jordan Farmar going down with injury that will keep them out a considerable amount of time. Fortunately, an injury update on Farmar's torn hamstring was provided on…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says Debut Wasn’t As Bad As He Thought

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was finally able to make his season debut on Sunday night after an eight-month absence. Although Bryant neared a double-double with nine points and eight rebounds, the superstar shooting guard turned the ball over a…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says Achilles Feels ‘Completely Fine’

After an eight-month absence, Kobe Bryant returned to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night against the visiting Toronto Raptors. The crowd immediately embraced Bryant the second the superstar ran onto the floor in his warmups, but…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Gives Himself An ‘F’ Grade For Season Debut

After battling back from an Achilles tendon tear, Kobe Bryant was finally able to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Bryant faced off against the visiting Toronto Raptors at the Staples Center and struggled…

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Nick Young On Playing With Kobe: ‘You Catch Yourself Watching Him’

Newcomer Nick Young led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night with a team-high 19 points. Although Young was a welcome offensive jolt off the bench along with Xavier Henry (17 points), the…

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VIDEO: NBA Welcomes Kobe Bryant Back With Tribute Video

The return of Kobe Bryant is officially upon us with the five-time NBA champion set to make his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors. In honor of Bryant's return to the floor…

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