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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Jason Kidd Denies Intentionally Spilling Drink During Loss To Lakers

With only 8.3 seconds remaining in the game against the Brooklyn Nets last night, head coach Jason Kidd pulled out his bag of old schools tricks in order ice Jodie Meeks at the free throw line and get one more…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Takes Another Jab At ESPN During Presser

Before the 2013-14 NBA season got underway, ESPN ranked Kobe Bryant and made a projection on where they believed the Los Angeles Lakers would end up in the Western Conference standings. The sports network giant ranked Bryant as the 25th…

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Mitch Kupchak Believes Kobe Bryant Isn’t ‘Ready To Play Right Now’

After returning to practice two weeks ago, many believed it was only a matter of time before Kobe Bryant would return to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although Bryant has looked good in practice and is working…

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Kupchak On Kobe’s Extension: ‘Maybe We Got A Deal. Maybe We Didn’t’

After signing Kobe Bryant to a two-year contract extension worth $48.5 million, the Los Angeles Lakers and GM Mitch Kupchak received some expected backlash for going all-in on a player that has yet to return from an Achilles injury. With…

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Steve Nash On Whether He’s Considered Retirement: ‘No, Not At All’

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash has been in the news quite a bit lately with the 39-year-old continuing to deal with multiple injury issues that has kept him sidelined for the majority of this season. After the most recent setback…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Sits Out Practice Due To Soreness

The Kobe Bryant watch continues with the return date for the five-time NBA champion still uncertain after he returned to practice last week. After participating in two practice sessions with the team, Bryant claimed to be feeling good and received…

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Rockets’ James Harden Being Sued For Punching Heckling Lakers Fan

Up-and-coming superstar James Harden of the Houston Rockets is in trouble and set to pay a considerable amount after an incident in Los Angeles has come to light. Apparently, Harden is being sued by a Los Angeles Lakers fan that…

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Lakers News: Jordan Hill Says Kobe Is Practicing At 100 Percent

Fresh off the best game of his NBA career against the Detroit Pistons, Jordan Hill has established himself as one of the best players on the current Los Angeles Lakers roster. With Hill quickly becoming a force to be reckoned…

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Lakers News: Kobe Says He ‘Didn’t Feel Tired At All’ After Practice

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant got back on the practice floor for the Los Angeles Lakers once again on Tuesday, and was able to participate in full-court scrimmages with full contact. Shortly after practicing with his teammates, Bryant talked to…

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Lakers News: Kobe Played Full-Contact, Full-Court During Practice

With Kobe Bryant returning to the practice floor for the Los Angeles Lakers last week, all the speculation has started to kick into high gear with everyone wondering when he'll finally be back in the starting lineup. Although no return…

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