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 Unhappy In LA?

After taking down the New Orleans Hornets for a third straight win on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers seemingly starting to hit their stride with Kobe Bryant embracing a new role as a facilitator and the rest of the team…

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Lakers News: NBA Approves Player Exception For Jordan Hill

Following the season-ending injury to forward Jordan Hill, the Los Angeles Lakers requested a disabled players exception from the NBA. The Lakers' request has taken some time to be approved with the league finally has finally given the team the…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Impressed By Kobe Bryant’s Play, Mentality

Once Kobe Bryant finally calls it a career, the superstar guard will go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Even if Kobe decided to retire tomorrow for whatever reason, the five-time NBA champion would be considered…

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Lakers News: Thunder Coach Scott Brooks: ‘Kobe Picked Us Apart’

On Friday night at the Staples Center, Kobe Bryant turned the tables on everyone in the building by coming into the game against the Utah Jazz with an entirely different approach. Kobe became a facilitator rather than attacking the Jazz…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Says Lakers Can Make ‘World History’

As a result of the win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 19-25 on the season and are currently on a two-game winning streak with the New Orleans Hornets as the next team…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers Top Thunder; Blake To Return Tuesday

After snapping a six-game losing streak against the Utah Jazz on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be a team that might be starting to figure out a winning formula. Kobe Bryant came one rebound shy of a…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Players Vent; New Season Starts Yet Again

After a horrible first-half of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently sporting an ugly 17-24 record coming into Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The record and the current lack of chemistry within the team is unacceptable.…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Re-Aggravates Shoulder Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling once again with one of the better team in the Western Conference on Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies went into halftime with a nine-point lead and appear to have a grip on this game with…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Calls Out Dwight Howard During Team Meeting

The 2012-13 NBA season has finally hit a boiling point for the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. The team has lost 24 games and appears to be on the verge of being knocked out of playoff contention in the Western Conference…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Gasol Wants To Remain A Starter

With Pau Gasol out for five games recently due to a concussion, the Los Angeles Lakers turned to forward Earl Clark to fill the void. The Lakers' coaching staff was faced with a difficult situation having to depend on Clark…

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