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: Team Officially Signs Undrafted Forward Elias Harris

After weeks of speculation about players potentially being signed by the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has decided to make the signing of undrafted rookie forward Elias Harris official. The Lakers' front office has been weighing their options in free…

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Lakers Flashback: How The Lakers Drafted Magic Johnson In 1979

In honor of Magic Johnson's birthday, we take a look back at the five-time NBA champion's career with the Los Angeles Lakers and how the team went about drafting him with the first overall pick in the 1979 NBA Draft.…

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Lakers News: Shaq Is Convinced Kobe Will Come Back Early

During their time together, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal became one of the best duos in NBA history winning three-straight NBA titles as the faces of the Los Angeles Lakers. Although their relationship began to sour toward the end of…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Wants Jordan Hill To Become Stretch 4

Head coach Mike D'Antoni of the Los Angeles Lakers hasn't exactly been embraced by the fans of the storied NBA franchise since taking over for Mike Brown last season. D'Antoni was not the ideal choice for the Lakers with Phil…

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Lakers News: Lakers’ Trade Exception For Christian Eygena Expires

The final piece of the Dwightmare puzzle has officially been put to rest. The Los Angeles Lakers let their trade exception for Christian Eygena expire on Monday according to Eric Pincus of the L.A. Times: The team's $1.2-million trade exception…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Shaq Blasts Kareem And Wilt

It's no secret that Shaquille O'Neal has no problem publicly blasting former and current players that have done him wrong in the past. Shaq expresses his opinion without holding back and at times, is praised and criticized for not holding…

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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Plays In Osborne Charity Game

Current Los Angeles Dodgers owner and Los Angeles Lakers legend, Magic Johnson, has kept himself busy since the end of his playing days with numerous business ventures, a role as an ESPN analyst and varies charity contributions. Along with helping…

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Jeanie Buss Says Lakers Lost The ‘Best Closer’ In Jerry Buss

Last season was rough to say the least for the storied Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Not only did the team fail to live up to expectations with four superstars on the team, but Dr. Jerry Buss passed away early on…

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Lakers Will Play Memorial Game For Dr. Jerry Buss On Jan. 28

Heading into the 2013-14 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise is preparing to honor the late Dr. Jerry Buss with a memorial game that will be played on January 28 against the Indiana Pacers. -----Check out the Lakers Nation…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers Face Rough Season Schedule

Following the release of the 2013-14 NBA schedule, the Los Angeles Lakers received a bit of a backlash for having more nationally televised games than the two-time defending NBA champions, the Miami Heat. The Lakers will be featured in 29…

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