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: Nick Young Expected To Play Against Warriors

Coming into the first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without veterans Steve Nash and Pau Gasol, but will likely have new comer Nick Young in the starting lineup. Young…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash, Pau Gasol Likely Won’t Play Until Sunday

The Los Angeles Lakers will get their preseason underway on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors with two of the team's best players likely watching from the sidelines, according to our Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters via Twitter: Mike…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Says Lakers ‘More Professional’ Than Clippers

In an effort to fill the void left by Dwight Howard, the Los Angeles Lakers went out and signed veteran center Chris Kaman during the NBA off-season. Although Kaman is no longer the All-Star-caliber player he used to be with…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Sprains Ankle In Practice, Status Uncertain

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't even got their preseason underway and the team is already dealing with injuries. During practice on Thursday afternoon, Nick Young suffered a sprained ankle according to Mark Medina of LA Daily News via Twitter: Nick…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Pau Gasol’s Time To Shine

With Dwight Howard unable to hack under the bright lights of Los Angeles, the attention returns to the center that was able to win two straight NBA titles for the Los Angeles Lakers. Pau Gasol will resume his role as…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Describes Kobe’s First Shots In Practice

Training camp is officially underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, and although there's a lot of new faces and a different vibe with this squad, the only thing people are talking about is the playing status of superstar Kobe Bryant.…

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Lakers’ Mike D’Antoni Clears Air With Executive VP Jeanie Buss

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into the upcoming NBA season with the Dwightmare being a thing of the past and head coach Mike D'Antoni basically starting with a clean slate. Although many Lakers fans still disagree with D'Antoni getting…

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Lakers News: Kobe Could Care Less About Dwight Howard’s Departure

http://youtu.be/PuaN_-2rS8U As usual, Kobe Bryant was at the center of attention during media day for the Los Angeles Lakers. The main topic of discussion was regarding the veteran's health and the timetable for his return to the floor, but Kobe…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Still Has No ‘Timetable’ For Return

http://youtu.be/PuaN_-2rS8U The one question everyone was asking during media day for the Los Angeles Lakers was the timetable for Kobe Bryant's return to the floor. Although Kobe has made a miraculous recovery from surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon, the…

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Lakers News: Lakers Sign Free Agent Center Dan Gadzuric

The Los Angeles Lakers added another player to the training camp roster on Friday signing veteran center Dan Gadzuric according to a press release from the team. With Gadzuric added into the mix, the Lakers training camp roster stands at…

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