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: 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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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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