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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Kobe Bryant Says Playing With Shaq Is The Reason For Only One MVP

With Kobe Bryant playing in his 17th season in the NBA, the five-time NBA champion is starting to come to grips with the fact that the end of his career is drawing near. Although Kobe may only have two more…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers’ Defense, Chemistry Improving

Following the win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers have officially begun a winning streak once again with two straight to their credit. Although two wins isn't anything to get overly excited about for a…

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Brandon Jennings Praises Kobe Bryant’s Defense Following Loss To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have won two straight games in Mike D'Antoni's "new season" with a new sense of purpose infectiously spreading throughout the team. Although the Lakers will be without Jordan Hill for the rest of the season and…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Ruled Out Tuesday With Concussion

The injury woes continue for the Los Angeles Lakers with Pau Gasol ruled out a fifth straight game due to a concussion according to Dave McMenamin of ESPNLosAngeles.com via Twitter: Pau Gasol will not play tomorrow (concussion). It will be…

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Metta World Peace Gets Lucky Bounce On Dunk; Kisses Fan’s Hand

The Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to record their first win of 2013 on Sunday night at Staples Center by taking down the Cleveland Cavaliers in convincing fashion. Along with snapping a six-game losing streak, the Lakers witnessed the…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers Must Battle Through Injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers received some more bad news over the weekend learning that arguably the team's best bench player is done for the season. Jordan Hill's hip injury turned out to be worse than first anticipated with the 25-year-old…

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LeBron On Lakers’ Struggles, Criticism: ‘Nowhere Near What We Went Through’

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into their showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night five games below .500 and on the verge of missing the playoffs altogether if the new-look roster can't turn things around in the…

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Jim Buss Says Injuries Play Big Role In Lakers’ Chemistry Problems

After acquiring Steve Nash and Dwight Howard last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were thought to be instant NBA title contenders with the team being able to hold onto Pau Gasol while bringing the two veteran superstars. Unfortunately, the Lakers…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Lakers Lose 4 In Row; Metta Gets Nashty!

The season continues to get out of hand for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team losing four straight after falling to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Tuesday night. The Rockets torched the Lakers last night putting…

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Metta World Peace Drys Himself Off With Steve Nash’s Armpit Towel

The Los Angeles Lakers may be struggling with their chemistry on the floor and building relationships off of it, but two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash and former Defensive Player of the Year Metta World Peace doesn't seem to have a…

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