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: 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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Lakers News: MRI Shows Mild Ankle Sprain For Pau Gasol

Following the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, the biggest concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers were the injuries suffered by Pau Gasol and Jordan Farmar. After the game, Gasol underwent an MRI to determine the severity…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol And Jordan Hill Will Play Against Blazers

One of the major concerns after the win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night was the injury status of Jordan Hill and Pau Gasol. Both players had suffered sprained ankles and had an uncertain playing status with the team…

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Nick Young Jokes He’s ‘Defensive Player Of The Year’ After Charge

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to win a second straight game on the road on Friday night taking down the Detroit Pistons on their home floor. One of the biggest plays of the game that ultimately helped clinch the…

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