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 News: Dwight Howard Out Tuesday Night Vs. Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to deal with injury problems in the second half of the 2012-13 NBA season as Dwight Howard struggles to return after re-aggravating a shoulder injury in the loss to the Phoenix Suns in the first…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Out Vs. Nets Due To Suspension

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Metta World Peace for tonight's game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclay's Center as a result of a one-game suspension handed out by the NBA according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard’s Shoulder Injury To Be Re-Evaluated

After winning three straight games and seemingly getting back on the right track with a new style of play, the Los Angeles Lakers are right back where they started losing to one of the worst teams in the NBA on…

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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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