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 Waives Metta World Peace

The Los Angeles Lakers chose to officially waive forward Metta World Peace via the amnesty clause on Thursday after reports of the team leaning toward parting ways with the one-time NBA champion using the provision. -----Check out the Lakers Nation…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Talks About Dwight Howard Departure

During Kobe Bryant's basketball camp in Santa Barbara, California on Wednesday, the five-time NBA champion was asked numerous questions about the Dwightmare and the final meeting before Howard made his decision. Kobe said the following via Serena Winters about going…

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Lakers News: Team Officially Re-Signs Center Robert Sacre

In the aftermath of Dwight Howard's departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, the team is attempting to put the pieces back together starting by signing free agents and keeping the team relatively intact moving forward. Along with the team trying…

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Lakers News: Team Uses Amnesty Clause on Metta World Peace

The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to use the amnesty clause on veteran small forward Metta World Peace according to Kevin Ding of the O.C. Register via Twitter: Sweet a guy as he is, @MettaWorldPeace will be waived via amnesty…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Aftermath of the Dwightmare

As arguably the most indecisive big-name free agent in the history of the NBA, Dwight Howard made the process of agreeing to sign with the Houston Rockets drawn out and typical. Dwight has been infamously indecisive over the past few…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Now ’50-50′ on Free Agent Decision

The Dwightmare has taken another interesting turn after it appeared to be a done deal with Dwight Howard agreeing to sign with the Houston Rockets. Reportedly, Dwight is headed back to Los Angeles in order to talk GM Mitch Kupchak…

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Lakers Trailing Warriors, Rockets in Dwight Howard Sweepstakes

The sweepstakes to land Dwight Howard in NBA free agency continues. The Dallas Mavericks have officially been eliminated from contention in terms of signing Howard, but the Los Angeles Lakers may be the next team to get knocked out according…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard to Announce Decision via Twitter

All the teams interested in Dwight Howard's services may have to wait another day or two. According to Janis Carr of OC Register, Dwight intends to announce his decision via Twitter (@DwightHoward) over the weekend: Dwight has made his decision.…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard to Make Free Agent Decision Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers might not have to wait long for Dwight Howard's decision after their meeting on Tuesday. Reportedly, Dwight will be ready to announce his free-agent decision on Friday according to NBA Insider Peter Vecsey via Twitter: From…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Phil Wants Dwight On Board in LA

NBA free agency is set to get underway tomorrow with all eyes on superstar center Dwight Howard and his decision to either re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers or head elsewhere. At this point in time, Dwight appears to have…

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