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 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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Lakers News: Steve Nash ‘Doubtful’ To Return Against Raptors

With all the attention surrounding the pending return of Kobe Bryant, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash making his return to the floor has basically been pushed to the side and forgotten. Most believed that Nash was headed for retirement after…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Says Odds Kobe Plays Sunday Are ‘Pretty Good’

Over the past few weeks, speculation has run rampant in Los Angeles about the pending return of superstar Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers have played better than expected without their face of the franchise on the floor, but the…

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Lakers Practice VIDEOS: Kobe Bryant Targets Sunday For Return

Let the countdown begin! Kobe Bryant appears to be ready to make his return to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers after eight months of recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. Although many believed Bryant would return against…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant May Return In A Matter Of Days, Not Weeks

The return of Kobe Bryant for the Los Angeles Lakers has been ruled out for the matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, but the perennial All-Star returning against the Toronto Raptors at the Staples Center on Sunday is looking…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Not Play Against Sacramento Kings

After much speculation over Kobe Bryant's return to the floor, the Los Angeles Lakers will not have their superstar shooting guard in the lineup against the division rival Sacramento Kings on Friday according to Rachel Nichols of Turner Sports via…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant’s Playing Status Won’t Be Known Until Friday

The speculation surrounding Kobe Bryant's return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers continues with still no word on if the five-time NBA champion will play against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. With Bryant ramping up his participation during…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Dealing With Hyperextended Elbow

The injuries are starting to pile up for the Los Angeles Lakers. Point guard Steve Blake is the among the latest to be dealing with an injury according to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times via Twitter: Lakers down to…

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