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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Jodie Meeks Holds No Hard Feelings Towards 76ers

 During the off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers turned a lot of heads around the league by acquiring Steve Nash and Dwight Howard with blockbuster trades. The deals to bring in both superstars were impressive to say the least with the…

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Kobe Bryant’s Diet Helping Extend Career As Elite Player

After falling to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Staples Center on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers are below .500 once again with a 15-16 record. Although the team is struggling to play consistently well even with Steve Nash back in…

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Charles Barkley On Lakers: ‘They’re Old, Slow And Unathletic’

Hall of Famer and current NBA analyst for TNT Charles Barkley expressed his opinions on the new-look Los Angeles Lakers once again on Thursday with some unflattering comments about the team that was built to be a title contender for…

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Video: Dwight Howard Ejected in Lakers Loss to Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers were riding a five-game winning streak coming into Wednesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Even though the Lakers appeared to be coming together with two solid wins over the Golden State Warriors…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Nash-Led Lakers Heating Up!

With Steve Nash healthy and back running the point guard position, the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to hit their stride and may be on the verge of reaching the potential intended after pulling the trigger on two blockbuster trades…

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Lakers News: Team No Longer Pursuing Free Agents

Before Steve Nash returned to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Golden State Warriors last weekend, the team's front office was still considering making a few moves to help get this team back on track. With Nash's…

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Steve Nash Says Lakers Need To ‘Embrace’ Challenge Of Improving

Before Steve Nash made his return to the floor against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers had won three straight, but weren't convincing anyone that they had finally turned the corner under new head coach Mike D'Antoni. Kobe…

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Dwight Howard Briefly Believed NBA Career Was Over With Back Injury

After being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers back in August, Dwight Howard wore trademark smile from ear to ear as it appeared that all his dreams had come true as a result of finally being given the opportunity to…

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Steve Nash: ‘We Should Be A Desperate Team Right Now’

Coming into the highly anticipated Christmas Day battle with the New York Knicks at the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers are riding a four-game win streak and finally have Steve Nash back running the show at the point guard…

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Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Nash Returns; Dwight Talks Future With Lakers

Steve Nash returned to the floor for the first time for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night since Oct. 31 and didn't disappoint. The tw0-time NBA MVP scored 12 points, dished nine assists and grabbed three rebounds while helping…

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