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: Kobe Bryant Says Team Needs to Lock Up Dwight Howard

The NBA free agency period is right around the corner with the Los Angeles Lakers facing a potentially drastic change with a superstar possibly deciding to leave the team in free agency. ----Want to show off your Kobe love? Check…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight to Clippers, Not Happening

It has become abundantly clear over the past few days that the Los Angeles Clippers are going to do everything within their power to re-sign perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul to a long-term deal. Paul and Dwight Howard are…

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Lakers Trainer Gary Vitti Discusses Kobe Bryant’s Recovery Status

Once Kobe Bryant went down with the season-ending Achilles injury against the Golden State Warriors, the immediate future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar was in serious doubt. Kobe had already started to flirt with the notion of retiring at the…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Heat Wasn’t Close To Signing Nash

Before landing with the Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade on July 4 last year, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash had a few options to consider in free agency. Among the options that Nash seriously considered was heading back to…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Hopes To Be Ready For Season Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating blow to the immediate future of the franchise with superstar Kobe Bryant suffering a torn Achilles tendon against the Golden State Warriors near the end of the 2012-13 NBA season. Kobe's injury sent…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: The Dwightmare Part II?

The start of NBA free agency is less than a month away with Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers at the center of all the talk and speculation as arguably the most sought after free agent. Although superstar point…

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Pacers Assistant Brian Shaw Top Candidate for Nets Coaching Job

Former Los Angeles Lakers player and assistant coach Brian Shaw may finally get his first opportunity to become a head coach in the NBA. Shaw has been linked with numerous coaching vacancies in the league over the past few weeks,…

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Sportsbook.com Favors Rockets Over Lakers To Sign Dwight Howard

With NBA free agency rapidly approaching, the odds continue to change in favor of teams other than the Los Angeles Lakers to sign superstar center Dwight Howard. Although Howard has not publicly made any indication in terms of which team…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Phil Jackson Knows How To Fix Lakers

NBA free agency is about a month away with the verdict still out on whether or not superstar center Dwight Howard will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the Dwight sweepstakes is in full swing with the Golden State…

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Source: Charlotte Bobcats Hire Steve Clifford As New Head Coach

Shortly after a report surfaced of Steve Clifford being one of three finalists for the head coaching job of the Milwaukee Bucks, the now-former Los Angeles Lakers assistant is the new head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats according to Ramona…

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