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 Steps Up, World Peace Returns

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to avoid falling behind the Utah Jazz in the Western Conference standings once again Tuesday with a win over the lowly New Orleans Hornets at the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant put on a show…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Game-Time Decision For Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers received some surprising news on Monday afternoon with veteran forward Metta World Peace listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Hornets according to Serena Winters: MWP INJURY UPDATE: Metta playing 2…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Clippers Sweep Lakers, Clinch Division

The Los Angeles Clippers have done the seemingly impossible. After an entire history of disappointment and failed expectations, the Clippers have finally won the Pacific Division title for the first time in franchise history. Coming into Sunday's matchup against the…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Shaq Immortalized In Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers commemorated the incredible career of Shaquille O'Neal on Tuesday night at the Staples Center by retiring the four-time NBA champion's No. 34 jersey. --------Celebrate Shaq's jersey retirement with this Shaquille O'Neal wallpaper!-------- Shaq's ceremony consisted of…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kobe Passes Wilt, Lakers Beat Kings

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant reached another milestone on Saturday night passing NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA all-time scoring list. ---- Want to know more about Kobe Bryant? Check out his bio here! ---- Kobe headed into Saturday's…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Antawn Jamison Will Play Through Pain

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered perhaps one of the most disappointing losses of the season on Friday night falling to the Washington Wizards at the Staples Center. The Lakers blew an 18-point lead against John Wall and company in the…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kobe, Pau Expected To Play Friday

The Los Angeles Lakers have been banged up all season long. Dwight Howard came into the season rehabbing a surgically repaired back, Steve Nash went down in the second game of the year with a broken leg and Jordan Hill…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight Howard Back To Form?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll. The team has won eight of the last 10 games and is finally sitting comfortably above .500 with a record of 34-31 after an impressive win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Lakers Back In Playoff Picture

The 2012-13 NBA season has been an absolute nightmare for the storied Los Angeles Lakers franchise. The team brought in superstars Dwight Howard and Steve Nash in the off-season to play alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, but the combination…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight, Zen Master Exchange Text

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night and are back under .500 once again with a record of 30-31. With the team fresh off a loss and a few…

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