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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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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Lakers News: Team Has Not Reached Out To Kenyon Martin

Following the loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to four games below .500 at 15-19 after suffering some major blows to the frontcourt due to injuries. Dwight Howard (torn labrum) and Pau Gasol (concussion)…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard’s Injury Not As Severe As Reported

The loss to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night was devastating to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. The loss to the Rockets on Tuesday didn't help, either. As a result of the Denver loss, the Lakers fell…

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Pau Gasol Video Parody Asks For Teams To Please Trade For Pau

The clock is ticking on the playoff hopes for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team continuing to struggle regardless of the return of Steve Nash and the majority of the team relatively healthy. With seemingly nothing going right for…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight Howard Unhappy In L.A.?

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off yet another disappointing loss falling to the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The team continues to struggle to play consistently well and as a result the trade rumors have started to circulate…

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Phil Jackson And Jeanie Buss Finally Get Engaged

Former head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson, and current Lakers Executive VP, Jeanie Buss, are finally engaged after more than a decade of being together. Buss tweeted a picture of the engagement ring Jackson proposed to her…

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Jodie Meeks Views Kobe Bryant As A ‘Mentor’ In L.A.

Of all the off-season moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers' front office over the summer, the one acquisition that was questionable or uncertain due to lack of name recognition was the signing of free agent guard Jodie Meeks. The…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kobe Frustrated With Old, Slow Team

With 31 games in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team built to win a championship is one game below .500 at 15-16 and clearly not a squad that scares any opponent in the Western Conference despite all…

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