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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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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Jerry Buss: Lakers Owner’s Health Issues Over the Years

Over the past few years, longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has been battling multiple health issues, putting the future of the franchise in his hands into question. With 10 NBA titles to his credit and numerous Hall…

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Lakers News: Owner Jerry Buss Dying Of Cancer

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss is currently at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles reportedly dying of cancer according to RadarOnline.com and Kevin Ding of the OC Register: The businessman and billionaire is at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight Steps Up, Kobe Struggles Vs. Suns

The seven-game road trip is officially over with the Los Angeles Lakers playing their first game back at the Staples Center on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Ironically enough, the Lakers began the trip against the Suns and fell…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kupchak, D’Antoni To Talk About Roster

The Mike D'Antoni era with the Los Angeles Lakers has not gotten off to a good start. The Lakers' front office chose to hire D'Antoni instead of bringing back Phil Jackson for a third stint with the team and the…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol’s Injury Re-Evaluated; Out Minimum 6-8 Weeks

After being examined by foot specialist Dr. Kenneth Jung, two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol's foot injury will keep him out for a considerable amount of time per Los Angeles Lakers press release: Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Pau Gasol, who injured his…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Gasol Out 6-8 Weeks; Kobe Posterizes Nets

Injuries continue to be a problem for the Los Angeles Lakers with Dwight Howard still dealing with a torn labrum in his shoulder, Jordan Hill out of the season due to hip surgery and Pau Gasol going down with a…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Suffers Right Foot Injury In Win Vs. Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to extend their winning streak to a three games after taking down the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center without an injured Dwight Howard and a suspended Metta World Peace. As…

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