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’ Kobe Bryant Heads To The Locker Room With Arm Injury

In the first quarter of the showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, Kobe Bryant injured his right arm in collision with Thabo Sefolosha. Kobe suffered an ulnar contusion in the collision and is questionable to return. Kobe…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kupchak Opens Up About Decisions

Coming into the 2012-13 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers had vastly upgraded their roster with the additions of superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard to play alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. The combination was expected to be lethal…

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Video: Dr. Jerry Buss Memorial Service At Nokia Theater

There was a memorial service held for Dr. Jerry Buss on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles to remember the greatest owner in the history of sports. There were plenty of speakers to talk about their favorite memories of Dr. Buss.…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Team Making Any Trades?

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise was rocked to its core earlier this week with the passing of longtime owner and innovator Dr. Jerry Buss. With Buss guiding the team to 10 NBA titles while bringing in countless stars to play…

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Lakers News: Team Announces Memorial Service For Dr. Jerry Buss

On Monday, Feb. 18, longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss passed away at the age of 80 following an 18-month battle with cancer. Buss' memorial service will be held at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday,…

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Stu Lantz Calls Dr. Jerry Buss A ‘Self-Made Man’ With ‘Vision’

The passing of longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has sent shockwaves throughout the City of Angels. Everyone that has worked with or for the Lakers owner has started to reflect on their relationship with Buss and the…

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Lakers Release Statement On Passing Of Owner Jerry Buss

httpvhd://youtu.be/_YbXpYC4UE4 Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has passed away at 80-years old. Buss was battling cancer. The longtime owner of the storied NBA franchise has been dealing with multiple health issues over the past few years. Buss was recently…

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VIDEO: Kobe Rejects LeBron James Twice In All-Star Game

Kobe Bryant began to step up his game in the fourth quarter of the 2013 NBA All-Star game and seemed to be it personally in terms of guarding LeBron James. Kobe let his presence be known by rejecting LeBron's shot…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Drives Past Chris Bosh For Layup

Kobe Bryant has kept relatively quite during the 2013 NBA All-Star game, but has dished out eight assists thus far. Along with bringing his new facilitator mentality into the All-Star game, Kobe has also had a few nice moves including…

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VIDEO: Dwight Howard Nails Three In All-Star Game

Dwight Howard's name has been floating around in trade rumros during All-Star weekend with talk of the team trading the superstar center to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Rajon Rondo. Although Howard's future in Los Angeles remains uncertain, the…

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