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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Dwight Howard Stresses Communication For Improved Team Defense

Steve Nash made his return to the floor on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland and helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a fourth consecutive win. Nash played heavy minutes in his return despite being unable…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Will Play Against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers and new head coach Mike D'Antoni have been anxiously awaiting the return of two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash to the lineup. Nash has only played in two regular season games for the Lakers since signing a…

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Steve Nash ‘More Likley’ To Return Christmas Day Than Vs. Warriors

The return of Steve Nash is right around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers. The two-time NBA MVP is holding out hope of playing this Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors after participating in a full-contact practice for…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Exploring Trade Possibilities For Jordan Hill

After Pau Gasol's return to the floor on Tuesday's night win over the Charlotte Bobcats, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to win their third straight game and continue their climb out of a gigantic hole they've dug over the…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Nash To Return Vs. Warriors?

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash for 24 of the first 26 games of the season. The loss of Nash has been costly to say the least for the Lakers with the team running…

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Ramon Sessions Reflects On Time With Lakers As ‘Good Experience’

Once acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers before the NBA trade deadline last March, Ramon Sessions was given an opportunity to play for the one of the most successful franchises in the league. It was an opportunity of a lifetime…

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Dwight Howard Believes Steve Nash Will Help Improve Lakers’ Defense

One of the glaring problems for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2012-13 NBA season thus far has been on the defensive end of the floor. The Lakers currently are among the league's best in scoring, putting up 102.0 points…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Talks About Playing Alongside Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Lakers won their third game in a row last night by taking down the Charlotte Bobcats at the Staples Center. The Bobcats may have come into the game riding an 11-game losing streak, but this was by…

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Andrew Bynum Says Dwight Howard Will Have To Adjust To ‘Playing With Kobe Bryant’

As most players traded by the Los Angeles Lakers tend to do, Andrew Bynum had a few choice words regarding playing with Kobe Bryant over the last seven years before being dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers this summer. Bynum's comments…

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Andrew Bynum on Dwight Howard: Lakers ‘Traded No. 1 For No. 2’

Last summer was intense to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers and the fans of the storied NBA franchise with the team's front office determined to make drastic changes in order to build another championship-caliber team around Kobe…

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