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: Lamar Odom Warming Up to Signing with the Lakers

Once Lamar Odom officially became a free agent earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers reached out to the two-time NBA champion to gauge his interest in returning to the team for a considerable discount. Odom sat down with GM…

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NBA News: NBA Players Reportedly Linked in Biogenesis Scandal

Following the suspension of one-time NL MVP Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, the Biogenesis scandal has become a hot topic in the MLB with numerous players set to be named in the scandal. ----Want to show off your Kobe…

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Lakers News: Lakers First Meeting with Houston Rockets Scheduled

Shortly after the news broke of the Los Angeles Lakers facing the two-time defending NBA champion Miami Heat on Christmas Day, the date for the team's first game against Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets was released according to Adrian…

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Lakers News: Lakers Express Interest in Signing Austin Daye

The Los Angeles Lakers have only two spots remaining on their roster for guaranteed contracts after signing free agents Chris Kaman, Nick Young, Jordan Farmar and Wesley Johnson. According to Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld.com, the Lakers have expressed interest in…

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Lakers Rumors & Recap: Andrew Bynum Takes Shot at Lakers Fans

After being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers in a four-team deal, Andrew Bynum was expected to be the new face of the franchise in Philadelphia. The 76ers parted ways with their biggest star in Andre…

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Lakers News: Miami Heat to Face the Lakers on Christmas Day

The 2013-14 NBA season has yet to be released, but one of the key matchups for the Los Angeles Lakers has already been leaked. According to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, the Lakers will face-off against the two-time defending…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers’ Realistic Chances in the West

Heading into the 2013-14 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be going with the aging core of Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Steve Nash. Although Kobe's return date to the basketball floor and whether or not he'll be the…

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VIDEO: Charles Barkley Blasts Lakers, Praises Dwight Howard for Decision

Former NBA star and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley has no problem expressing his opinion. Barkley says whatever comes to mind at any given moment and has a career after basketball as a result of being entertaining for his antics…

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Lakers Rumors: Shawne Williams Invited to Lakers Training Camp

The Los Angeles Lakers might have narrowed down their search for a player to fill one of the last two rosters spots with the team reportedly bringing Shawne Williams to training camp according to Ian Begley of ESPNNewYork.com via Twitter:…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: The Return of Jordan Farmar

After a taking his talents overseas, two-time NBA champion Jordan Farmer has decided to come back to the Los Angeles Lakers for a second tour. Farmar was receiving interest from teams in the NBA for a better salary than the…

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