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 Rumors & News Recap: Pau Gasol Out For 12 Weeks

Following FAST knee procedures, two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol will not be participating in any basketball activities for the next three months. Gasol was given a 12-week timetable for his recovery following the knee procedures on Thursday and won't be…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Pau Gasol To Undergo Knee Procedures

The NBA off-season is under way for the Los Angeles Lakers with one of the team's biggest names ready to get his body right. Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol will undergo knee procedures in order to prepare for an uncertain…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Phil Jackson To The Nets?

The speculation surrounding the return of Phil Jackson the NBA sidelines continues. Jackson has been linked to a number of teams over the years since stepping down as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach back in 2011, but has been…

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NBA News: Phil Jackson Agrees To Help Coaching Search For Pistons

So, 11-time NBA champion and former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson continues to surface in the news as of late with talk of arguably the greatest head coach of all-time itching to return to the league in some…

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Lakers Rumors & Recap: Pau Gasol Done In Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles Lakers ended the season in disappointment with the team failing to live up to high expectations after revamping the roster with superstar talent around Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. With the team going back to the drawing…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Jordan Hill Returns!

After undergoing hip surgery back in January, the consensus was that forward Jordan Hill would miss the rest of the season while recovering from surgery. Although Hill was basically counted out for the NBA playoffs, the veteran forward is listed…

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Lakers News: Team Releases Statement On Eddie Jordan

Assistant head coach Eddie Jordan agreed to become the new head coach of Rutgers University to replace the controversial Mike Rice. General manager Mitch Kupchak congratulated Jordan on Tuesday wishing him well after a short stint with the team in…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers Fall To Spurs In Game 1

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into their first round playoff matchup with the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Sunday with hopes of pulling out the win and taking the early lead in the series. Unfortunately, the Lakers…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Tweets During Lakers, Spurs Game 1

Kobe Bryant's frustration, observations and advice for his team were made clear via Twitter (@KobeBryant) throughout Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Sunday afternoon. ----Want to show off…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has been named Western Conference Player of the Week according Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times: Kobe Bryant selected NBA's Western Conference player of the week. I'm sure he's thrilled. #Lakers — Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan)…

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