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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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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Kobe Bryant ‘Shattered’ Recovery Timetable For Achilles Injury

Once it became official that Kobe Bryant had ruptured his Achilles tendon and required surgery, the timetable of six to nine months was set for the five-time NBA champion to get back on the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers.…

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Lakers’ Steve Nash Says Soccer Was ‘My First Love’

After trying out for Inter Milan on Tuesday, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash talked about his passion for soccer via Roger Bennett of ESPNFC.com: “It was my first love. My first word was goal. I loved playing as a kid.…

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Antawn Jamison Dealt With ‘Unnecessary Nonsense’ With Lakers

Along with superstar center Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Jamison signed a one-year deal with the Lakers in an effort to win an NBA title before calling it a career.…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Pau Gasol Set For Bounce Back Season?

With Dwight Howard heading to the Houston Rockets, Pau Gasol will shift back to the center position heading into the 2013-14 NBA season. Gasol took a backseat to Dwight last year moving over to power forward position and never really…

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Lakers News: Marcus Landry Hints At Lakers Future Via Twitter

The Los Angeles Lakers have potentially locked down another roster spot, and it appears Marcus Landry may be the frontrunner to become the newest addition to the squad. Five days after the news broke that the Lakers reached an agreement…

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Mike D’Antoni Expects Pau Gasol To Have ‘Best Year He’s Ever Had’

The one person that took most of the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers having a rough season last year was head coach Mike D'Antoni. Despite coming off a season in which the team failed to live up to expectations…

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Mitch Kupchak On Dwight Howard Leaving: ‘It Wasn’t A Surprise’

Before Dwight Howard decided to leave the Los Angeles Lakers in favor of the Houston Rockets, general manager Mitch Kupchak let it be known the team was going all out in their attempt to re-sign the perennial All-Star. Kupchak believed…

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