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 Rumors: Steve Nash ‘Seriously’ Considering Retirement

After breaking his leg during a collision with Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers last season, Steve Nash has never been the same physically and become a seriously liability for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, despite all the time…

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Lakers News: Lamar Odom May Be Leaning Toward Clippers

Over the past few months, the speculation has run rampant about Lamar Odom and his immediate future. The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a potential reunion with Odom on many different occasions over the summer, but nothing came to…

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Lakers News: Lakers Teammates Talk About Kobe’s Return To Practice

After seven months of rehab from surgery on a ruptured Achilles, five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant returned to the practice floor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Not only was Bryant finally able to return, but his teammates were…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Benched By D’Antoni; No Injury Concern

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night after a solid effort on their home floor against a very good defensive team led by Marc Gasol. Along with the loss to his former team, Lakers newcomer…

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Lakers News: Team Announces Schedule For Hollywood Nights Jerseys

Before the 2013-14 NBA season got underway, the Los Angeles Lakers announced they'll be wearing black jerseys at certain dates throughout the season. The new jerseys are called Hollywood Nights and will give the Lakers a different look for six…

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VIDEO: Steve Nash Reveals Lakers Sleeved Christmas Jerseys

It may not seem like it, but Christmas Day is right around the corner. Only a few weeks remain until the biggest holiday of the year is upon us. Along with seven other NBA teams, the Los Angeles Lakers will…

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Lakers News: Brian Shaw Says Kobe Has Always ‘Felt Invincible’

Following the impressive win over the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers jumped on a plane and headed to arguably one of the most difficult places to play in the NBA. The Lakers will face…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Says Injuries Taken ‘Turn For The Worse’

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash clearly isn't himself this season. Nash has dealt with multiple injuries from his back, hamstring, neck and even nerve damage from the broken leg suffered last season. Nash's body is mess right now and it…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Doesn’t Expect Kobe Back In Two Weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers have been like Jekyll and Hyde this season. One night they look like a legitimate playoff contender in the Western Conference and the next night you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the Lakers…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Out For Second Half With Back Pain

The Los Angeles Lakers got more of the same from veteran point guard Steve Nash on Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 39-year-old having a poor performance before dealing with back pain. Nash didn't come out of the…

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