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 To Give Away Lakers Dog Tags In Honor Of Veteran’s Day

The Los Angeles Lakers organization has been an innovator in the NBA for many years. The late great owner Dr. Jerry Buss was one of the main reasons for many innovations made in NBA arenas across the country. Buss helped…

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VIDEO: Dennis Rodman Blasts Kobe Bryant On Stage In Hollywood

Over the past few months, Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman has been doing the rounds and very publicly loosing his mind in the process. As if the trip to North Korea didn't raise enough eyebrows for Rodman, the five-time NBA…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Not Considering Retirement

After an injury plagued season last year and rough start to the year this season, Steve Nash is clearly not the player he used to be. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled the trigger on a sign-and-trade with the division rival…

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Mike D’Antoni Says Team Settled ‘Into Mediocrity’ After Pelicans Loss

After an impressive win over Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets on Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to get the best of a Anthony Davis-led New Orleans Pelicans on the road one day later. Following the loss to the New…

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VIDEO: James Worthy Blasts Dwight Howard: ‘Stop Crying!’

Once the Los Angeles Lakers sealed the deal against the Houston Rockets with Steve Blake hitting a game-winning three over Dwight Howard, the Time Warner Cable broadcast headed back to the studio with Lakers legend James Worthy having choice words…

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VIDEO: TNT’s Craig Sager Interviews Steve Blake After Game-Winner

Following the incredible win over Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets on Thursday night, Steve Blake was interviewed by TNT's Craig Sager after hitting arguably the biggest shot of his NBA career. Blake talked about how big the win was and stepping…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Says He’s Not Coming Back Against Grizzlies

The speculation continues to run rampant about Kobe Bryant's return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Thursday, Kobe addressed the media once again about his return and squashed a theory about coming back against the Memphis Grizzlies…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Not Expected To Play Against Pelicans

With Steve Nash not getting younger at 39 and dealing with multiple health issues, the two-time NBA MVP will not be playing back-to-back games for the Los Angeles Lakers until he's at 100 percent. Heading into tonight's game on the…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Says Lakers ‘Going Big’ Against Rockets

After losing a second straight road game as a result of falling to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are sitting at 3-5 and looking as flawed as can be on the road. With the Lakers struggling…

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Lakers News: Chris Webber Blasts Pau Gasol; Says He’s Not Elite

Once it became clear that Kobe Bryant would potentially miss considerable time with the Achilles injury, the attention was directed toward Steve Nash and Pau Gasol to shoulder the load for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the 2013-14 NBA…

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